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Red Hat OpenShift

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description Red Hat OpenShift Overview

Red Hat OpenShift is a leading enterprise Kubernetes platform known for its robust security features, developer-friendly experience, and comprehensive automation capabilities. Built on Kubernetes, it simplifies application deployment and management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. OpenShift's integrated CI/CD pipelines, service mesh, and developer tools accelerate development cycles and improve operational efficiency. Its strong enterprise support and extensive ecosystem make it a popular choice for organizations seeking a reliable and scalable cloud native foundation.

It's a mature platform with a large community.

help Red Hat OpenShift FAQ

Is Red Hat OpenShift just Kubernetes with a logo on it?

No. OpenShift is an enterprise Kubernetes platform built with Red Hat tooling around cluster operations, security, developer workflows, registry, networking, and automation.

What operating system foundation does OpenShift use?

OpenShift Container Platform runs on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS. That matters for enterprises that standardize support, patching, and compliance around RHEL.

Can OpenShift run outside one cloud provider?

Yes. OpenShift supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, including self-managed clusters and managed services such as Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS and Azure Red Hat OpenShift.

What is OKD in relation to Red Hat OpenShift?

OKD is the community distribution upstream of OpenShift. Teams use it to understand the open source base, while Red Hat OpenShift adds the commercial support and enterprise packaging.

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