OpenShift

When BMW wanted to accelerate their digital transformation and modernize over 200 legacy applications, they turned to Red Hat OpenShift to orchestrate their containerized workloads across hybrid cloud environments. The automotive giant reduced deployment times from weeks to hours while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance across their global infrastructure.

Major enterprises like American Express, Deutsche Bank, and UPS have chosen OpenShift as their container platform because it transforms complex Kubernetes management into streamlined operations. With over 1,000 enterprise customers worldwide, OpenShift has proven its ability to handle mission-critical workloads while reducing operational overhead by up to 40% compared to self-managed Kubernetes.

OpenShift stands as the industry’s most comprehensive enterprise Kubernetes platform, combining the power of open-source innovation with enterprise reliability. Built on Kubernetes but enhanced with developer productivity tools, automated operations, and integrated security, it enables organizations to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.

Key Features

• Enterprise-Ready Kubernetes Distribution - Production-ready Kubernetes with enterprise features, support, and certification reducing time-to-production by 75% • Developer Self-Service Console - Intuitive web interface eliminating complex kubectl commands and reducing support tickets by 60% • Source-to-Image (S2I) Automation - Transform source code directly into container images without Dockerfiles, reducing vulnerabilities by 50% • Integrated CI/CD Pipeline - Native pipeline capabilities powered by Tekton eliminating tool sprawl and reducing deployment failures by 45% • Zero-Trust Security Framework - Built-in security scanning, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring reducing incidents by 70% • Operator-Driven Automation - Automated application lifecycle management reducing manual intervention by 80% with self-healing applications • Service Mesh Integration - Integrated Istio service mesh managing microservices communication and reducing network issues by 55% • Hybrid Multi-Cloud Portability - Consistent deployment across environments reducing vendor lock-in and cutting infrastructure costs by 30%

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Enterprise support with Red Hat providing 24/7 support and guaranteed SLAs • Simplified operations through automated updates, scaling, and maintenance • Developer productivity with integrated tools and self-service capabilities • Security by default with built-in scanning and enterprise-grade policies • Ecosystem integration seamlessly working with Red Hat and partner tools

Cons

• Licensing costs with enterprise licensing expensive for smaller organizations • Resource overhead requiring more infrastructure than vanilla Kubernetes • Red Hat ecosystem integration potentially limiting flexibility with other vendors • Learning curve requiring additional training beyond standard Kubernetes • Complexity with advanced features overwhelming smaller teams

Start Your Enterprise Kubernetes Journey

Join industry leaders like BMW, American Express, and thousands of enterprises who’ve accelerated their digital transformation with OpenShift. Experience the power of enterprise Kubernetes with integrated developer tools, automated security, and hybrid cloud portability.

Ready to modernize your container strategy? Download OpenShift or start a free trial at openshift.com and discover why it’s the trusted choice for mission-critical workloads worldwide.