Editor's Note: This blog post was originally published on January 10, 2020 and was updated on February 9, 2021 to include the most relevant and up-to-date information.
While Kubernetes is changing the way many enterprises develop and deliver high-quality products, not every company is capable of making the investments to get the open-source tool up and running.
Traditional Kubernetes comes with a list of required elements that need to be added to your development platforms. This not only creates an ongoing investment for companies, it also requires on-hand experience to get Kubernetes environments up and running.
In contrast to vanilla Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift provides you with a complete and working development environment powered by Kubernetes right out of the box. Included in the package are:
With these tools, you are able to knock down the doors between your development team and your deployments, allowing you to accelerate how and when you bring new products to market. Specifically, OpenShift excels at:
When it comes to the choice between adopting traditional open-source Kubernetes and investing in a tool like OpenShift, you should ask yourself the following questions:
If not, OpenShift has everything you need right out of the box.
If so, Red Hat provides the technical support safety net when you need it.
To learn more about Red Hat OpenShift, contact one of our experts.