An OpenShift virtualization strategy for unified hybrid clouds
Here in this blog, we will learn about an openshift virtualization strategy for unified hybrid clouds.
For some, Red Hat OpenShift virtualization may represent a paradigm shift, but it’s a crucial step in modernizing and uniting your platforms into a cohesive tech stack that aligns your business’s capabilities and applications with its overarching objectives. However, there may be some uncertainty surrounding this shift, so let’s examine this idea in more detail.
The leading platform for developing applications, Red Hat OpenShift operates anywhere Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is compatible. OpenShift Virtualization can meet your IT needs whether you want to deploy the platform and apps on-premise or across multiple hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and IBM Cloud. You can install OpenShift on bare metal or add a bare metal worker node to OpenShift since both OpenShift and OpenShift Virtualization can operate anywhere RHEL is supported.
The integration of all virtualization components into the OpenShift cluster base is depicted in this diagram. Additionally, you can observe how this combines virtual machines (VMs) and containers into a single, all-inclusive platform.
Why does this matter?
As everyone is aware, IT expenses are constantly changing because businesses are either trying to find ways to cut expenses and run more profitably or they are upgrading to the newest technology available in an effort to increase productivity throughout the entire enterprise. OpenShift Virtualization can assist in reaching those objectives.
First off, compared to traditional infrastructure, the platform allows for a much higher virtual machine density. This is primarily because the memory and CPU overhead of the virtual machine’s original operating system are removed when virtual machines are migrated into a containerized workload. To further assist in lowering operating costs, OpenShift also offers a load balancer to help redirect traffic between the outdated virtual machine and a fresh containerized version of the application.
Second, the consolidation efforts result in savings when virtual machines and containerized workloads are managed on a single platform.
Finally, under OpenShift Virtualization, all active RHEL subscriptions will operate at no cost, allowing enterprises to achieve further cost savings.
While this might seem simple in theory, Red Hat Services can help you get started on the path to utilizing a single, unified platform if you’re still unsure. Red Hat Training provides specialized courses and certifications in OpenShift and OpenShift Virtualization to help you get the know-how required to be successful with these technologies. Apart from our top-notch educational programs, Red Hat provides expert consulting services supported by a wealth of experience.
Red Hat consultants use tested blueprints that have been used by customers worldwide to mentor and share knowledge with your teams. Our consultants obtain a comprehensive understanding of your company’s technology and requirements by collaborating closely with support and product development teams. This allows them to offer you a comprehensive picture of your IT landscape. It has been demonstrated that our techniques shorten project timelines and expedite the time to production. In addition, we assist in developing personalized implementation plans for our technology that are tailored to your particular business goals.
Red Hat Consultants are prepared to offer support on subjects and technologies that have both direct and indirect interactions with related tools and software because OpenShift encompasses a broad range of the technology landscape. Networking, data storage, monitoring and alerting, security appliances, identity and certificate management, and load balancers are a few of these. Allow Red Hat Services to assist in the creation of a streamlined solution designed to make internal operations at your company easier.
