Features of ARO (Azure Red Hat OpenShift)
- Fully Managed Service: ARO is a fully managed service, meaning you don’t need to operate any virtual machines, and there’s no manual patching required. Red Hat and Microsoft take care of patching, updating, and monitoring the master, infrastructure, and application nodes on your behalf. This simplifies the operational aspect of managing OpenShift clusters.
- Integrated with Azure Services: ARO seamlessly integrates with Azure services. When you use ARO, your OpenShift clusters are deployed into your Azure subscription, and their usage is included in your Azure bill. This integration allows you to leverage Azure’s ecosystem and capabilities for a cohesive experience.
- Built-in Solutions: ARO provides flexibility in choosing your own tools and solutions for registry, networking, storage, and CI/CD, or you can opt to use the built-in solutions. The built-in solutions include features like automated source code management, container and application builds, deployments, scaling, and health management. This simplifies the setup and configuration of your OpenShift environment.
- Integrated Sign-On Experience: ARO offers an integrated sign-on experience, making it easier for users to access and manage their OpenShift clusters. Users can use their existing Azure credentials for authentication, enhancing security and ease of use.
Azure Red Hat OpenShift
OpenShift is a platform that simplifies running containers in production with Kubernetes. It streamlines cluster management, including tasks like image registries, storage, networking, and monitoring tools. It also integrates with middleware, databases, and CI/CD tools for building container-based applications.
OpenShift is essentially a robust, fully compliant version of Kubernetes, enhanced with numerous fixes, security measures, and performance improvements. It’s tightly integrated with various technologies, making it easier for IT teams to operate and for application teams to execute their tasks effectively.