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Authors
- Maria Albu
- Sorin Renghea
Published
13 Jan 2026Form Number
LP2360PDF size
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Abstract
Enterprise-Grade Kubernetes on Lenovo bare-metal delivers a validated framework for deploying and managing containerized workloads using SUSE Rancher Prime on Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 and ThinkEdge servers. The architecture addresses the need for scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms that support enterprise workloads across data centers, edge environments, and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Bare-metal deployments eliminate virtualization overhead, optimize resource utilization, and ensure consistent performance for mission-critical applications.
Centralized multi-cluster management through SUSE Rancher combines with Lenovo’s robust hardware to simplify operations and accelerate Kubernetes adoption. Best practices for networking, storage integration, and security hardening ensure compliance and resilience at scale. Edge computing is enabled through lightweight K3s clusters, while lifecycle management features include automated upgrades, monitoring, and disaster recovery strategies. This blueprint empowers organizations to build future-ready, cloud-native platforms that maximize agility, reduce complexity, and deliver operational efficiency across diverse environments.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Architecture Goals
3 Architectural Overview
4 Hardware Platforms
5 Networking & Storage Architecture
6 Security & Operations
7 Deployment Models
8 Scalability & Lifecycle Management
9 Licensing & Support
10 Appendix: Bill of materials
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