Overview

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP)

Overview

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) is a trusted Kubernetes application platform designed to support every application and environment. RHOCP offers a comprehensive solution for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Features

• Automated lifecycle management for Kubernetes clusters
• Centralized security controls for both infrastructure and applications
• Integrated networking and storage solutions
• Support for multiple operating systems and cloud providers

Installation

Installing RHOCP involves running a series of Ansible playbooks. It is recommended to use specific options when running these playbooks, such as --tags or --check, to control the actions performed during installation.

Supported Platforms

RHOCP supports a wide range of platforms, including:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• CentOS
• Amazon Linux
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Red Hat Container OS (RHCOS)

RHCOS is the container host version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It is an immutable operating system designed specifically for running containerized workloads. RHCOS features a RHEL kernel with SELinux enabled by default, providing enhanced security for container environments.

Cluster Communications

RHOCP 4.10 uses an external load balancer to facilitate communication between external clients and services running within the cluster. This load balancer ensures that incoming requests are routed appropriately to the relevant services.