Rancher UI node selector vs kubectl Pod Topology Spread Constraints for multi‑zone workloads
Trade‑off: UI node selector or raw manifests The Rancher UI offers a quick path to deploy workloads, exposing only a basic node selector. When a cluster spans multiple availability zones, the UI cannot express the full Pod Topology Spread Constraints required for even distribution and high availability. Direct application of manifests via kubectl or a GitOps
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