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Introduction
The scalable, dependable infrastructure of Microsoft Azure and the strong container orchestration capabilities of OpenShift are combined in Red Hat OpenShift on Azure, a potent combo that combines the best of both worlds. Getting started with Red Hat OpenShift on Azure is made simple with this guide, which will cover everything from environment setup to launching your first application.
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1. Understanding Red Hat OpenShift and Azure
For the development and expansion of containerized applications, Red Hat OpenShift is an enterprise Kubernetes platform that offers a reliable hybrid cloud base. A variety of services and tools are available to support your apps on Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform. They offer a smooth, integrated deployment and management experience for containerized apps when used in tandem.
2. Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- An active Azure subscription
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization
- Azure CLI installed on your local machine
3. Setting Up Your Environment
Step 1: Create an Azure Red Hat OpenShift Cluster
- Log in to the Azure portal and navigate to the Azure Red Hat OpenShift service.
- Create a new cluster by following the on-screen instructions. You can choose the region, node size, and other configurations based on your requirements.
- Review and create the cluster. This process may take a few minutes.
Step 2: Configure Your Cluster
- Access your cluster using the OpenShift web console or the OpenShift CLI.
- Set up role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions and access within your cluster.
- Integrate with Azure Active Directory for seamless authentication and authorization.
4. Deploying Your First Application
Step 1: Prepare Your Application
- Containerize your application using Docker or another containerization tool.
- Push your container image to a container registry, such as Azure Container Registry or Docker Hub.
Step 2: Deploy to OpenShift
- Create a new project in the OpenShift web console.
- Deploy your application by specifying the container image and any necessary configurations, such as environment variables and resource limits.
- Expose your application to the internet by creating a route.
5. Monitoring and Scaling
- Monitor your application using built-in tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Scale your application horizontally by adding more pods or vertically by increasing the resources allocated to your pods.
6. Best Practices
- Automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
- Implement security best practices by regularly updating your images and using network policies.
- Optimize costs by right sizing your resources and using Azure’s cost management tools.
Conclusion
Starting with Red Hat OpenShift on Azure will greatly improve your cloud strategy by giving your containerized apps a stable, scalable foundation. By adhering to this guidance, you will be well on your way to making the most of this formidable combo.
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WRITTEN BY Prashant Eknath Khosre
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