OpenShift

OpenShift is an enterprise Kubernetes container platform developed by Red Hat. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and services for developing, deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments. OpenShift aims to offer a consistent developer…

Key facts

First appeared
2011
Category
technology
Problem solved
OpenShift was created to simplify the deployment, management, and scaling of applications, particularly in complex enterprise environments. It addresses challenges like inconsistent development-to-production workflows, manual scaling, environment provisioning complexities, security vulnerabilities, and the operational overhead of managing distributed applications and underlying infrastructure. It provides a unified platform for developers and operations teams to collaborate efficiently.
Platforms
Private Cloud (OpenStack, Nutanix), Bare Metal, Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud), Virtualization Platforms (VMware vSphere, Red Hat OpenStack Platform), Edge Devices (OpenShift Edge)

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Notable users

  • Automotive manufacturers (e.g., BMW)
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Telecommunications companies (e.g., Verizon)
  • Retail enterprises
  • Major financial institutions (e.g., ING Bank)