About Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift is an application platform built on Kubernetes. It helps organisations build, deploy and manage containerised applications across different infrastructure.
What it does
OpenShift adds developer tools, security features and operations tools on top of Kubernetes. You can run the platform in your own data centre or use a managed cloud version. It also supports AI workloads, virtualisation and CI/CD pipelines, so teams can work from one set of tools.
Key features
- Kubernetes-based container platform
- Self-managed and managed cloud editions
- Developer and deployment tools
- Built-in security and access controls
- Support for AI model lifecycle management
Who it's for
Platform teams, DevOps engineers and enterprises that run many applications across hybrid environments. Smaller teams usually find a managed option easier to start with.
Pricing and good to know
The platform is sold as a subscription, and the cost depends on the edition and the number of nodes or cores. A free trial is available on the website. Running OpenShift well requires skills in Kubernetes and operations, so plan for training or support. Check the current editions before you choose a deployment model.
Highlights
- Kubernetes-based container platform
- Choose self-managed or managed editions
- Developer and CI/CD tools
- Built-in security and access controls
