Deploy and manage 25+ Production-grade databases as native Kubernetes resources on SUSE Rancher Prime. Run production databases with full automation, governance, and portability across on-prem, cloud, edge, and air-gapped environments. Turn your SUSE Rancher Prime clusters into a fully governed, self-service Database-as-a-Service platform, with zero operational complexity. Deploy and manage databases consistently across all clusters managed by Rancher Prime, on-prem, cloud, edge, and air-gapped, without re-architecting or vendor lock-in. KubeDB Operator runs natively on top of Kubernetes clusters managed by Rancher Prime and automates provisioning, scaling, upgrades, backups, and high-availability using Kubernetes-native APIs. Rancher's centralized policy engine + KubeDB's RBAC, multi-tenancy, and backup/recovery gives you enterprise-grade control while enabling developer self-service. The KubeDB Operator sits directly on top of your Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Rancher's centralized management, policy engine, and multi-cluster capabilities. Rancher Prime gives you a single pane of glass for all clusters. KubeDB adds automated database operations on top. Combine Rancher's policy engine with KubeDB's RBAC, TLS, encryption, and multi-tenancy. 25+ Production databases with the same consistent experience across all Rancher-managed environments. 25+ Database engines with HA, scaling, backup, TLS, monitoring, and GitOps support 25+ Database engines managed with Kubernetes-native workflows KubeDB delivers broader database support, lower cost, and true Kubernetes-native experience on your Rancher Prime platform.Run Any Database Natively on SUSE Rancher Prime - Without the Compromise.
How KubeDB supercharges your Rancher environment
Unified DBaaS Across Any Kubernetes
Automated Database Lifecycle on Rancher
Governance, Security & Sovereignty
KubeDB runs natively on SUSE Rancher Prime
Why SUSE Rancher Prime + KubeDB wins together
Centralized Kubernetes management
Enterprise-grade security & governance
Run any database anywhere
Production databases. Fully automated on Rancher.
Comprehensive Database Support
SUSE Rancher Prime with Traditional DBaaS vs SUSE Rancher Prime + KubeDB
Capability Traditional DBaaS Supported Database Engines Limited (typically 5–12 engines) Deployment Model External services or fragmented operators Management Style Console-driven or external tools Cost Structure Per-core/usage licensing + egress fees Provisioning Speed Minutes to hours Storage Integration External or basic PVCs Security & Compliance Provider-managed or manual Observability Separate dashboards Backup & Recovery Provider tools or manual Multi-Cluster Portability Often vendor-specific
Run Databases Natively
on SUSE Rancher Prime
Multi-cluster management, enterprise support, hybrid cloud deployment
Deploy 25+ databases in <60s Manage across multiple Rancher clusters Run anywhere: on-prem, cloud, or edge