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Unleash the power of hybrid cloud with FlexPod and Red Hat OpenShift

: A game changer for modern workloads

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Welcome to the cutting edge of hybrid cloud infrastructure, where the robustness of the FlexPod® converged infrastructure solution meets the versatility of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), in both bare metal and virtualized environments. In this blog post, we dive into a world where agility, efficiency, and scalability are not just buzzwords, but the core of your IT strategy.

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The FlexPod and Red Hat OpenShift solution

FlexPod, a converged infrastructure solution from Cisco and NetApp, has long been at the forefront of providing high-performance, flexible, and scalable architectures for a myriad of applications and workloads. By integrating compute, storage, and networking into a single, unified system, FlexPod simplifies data center management and provides a solid foundation for innovation.

Red Hat OpenShift is the enterprise Kubernetes platform that provides a robust foundation for developing, deploying, and managing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments. With OpenShift, organizations can embrace DevOps practices, accelerate application development, and streamline operations.

FlexPod with Red Hat OCP bare metal

FlexPod with Red Hat OCP on bare metal offers peak performance. By deploying OpenShift directly on FlexPod physical servers, you can leverage the full potential of your hardware without the overhead of virtualization. This configuration is ideal for performance-sensitive applications that require direct access to physical resources.

The Cisco Validated Design (CVD) describes a streamlined deployment of FlexPod with Red Hat OCP on Cisco X-Series servers, integrating NetApp® ONTAP® storage and Cisco networking for a robust infrastructure setup. This design means that you can deploy with confidence, knowing that every component has been tested and validated to work seamlessly together.

FlexPod with Red Hat OCP virtualization

If you're looking for a more flexible approach that allows resource consolidation and easier management, FlexPod with Red Hat OCP virtualization is the way to go. By running OpenShift with virtualization, you can enjoy the benefits of both worlds: the agility of containerized applications and the efficiency of virtualization.

The FlexPod OpenShift Virtualization CVD outlines the steps to create a resilient, scalable, and high-performing virtualized environment for your OpenShift clusters. This solution is ideal for organizations that are looking to move toward cloud-native architectures while maintaining the backward compatibility of virtual machines side by side.

A future-proof solution for dynamic enterprises The combination of FlexPod and Red Hat OCP offers several compelling benefits:

  • Performance. The latest technologies from Cisco and NetApp offer blazing-fast performance for your applications.
  • Scalability. Scale up or out as your business needs evolve, without compromising on performance or reliability.
  • Flexibility. Choose between bare metal and virtualized deployments to match your specific workload requirements.
  • Simplicity. Streamlined management with Cisco Intersight and automation capabilities reduces the complexity of your infrastructure.
  • Security. Built-in security features and best practices protect your data with a multilayered defense strategy.

In the rapidly evolving world of IT, FlexPod with Red Hat OpenShift stands out as a future-proof solution that can adapt to the changing needs of dynamic enterprises. Whether you opt for bare metal performance or the versatility of virtualization, this powerful duo is ready to take your business to new heights.

Join the ranks of forward-thinking organizations that are already harnessing the power of FlexPod with Red Hat OpenShift. The future is here, and it's powered by FlexPod.

Explore the solutions

Explore these resources to learn more about how FlexPod and Red Hat OpenShift can revolutionize your data center:

Anand Louis

Anand Louis is a Principal Product Manager for FlexPod at NetApp’s Hybrid Cloud Group. He is currently responsible for FlexPod XCS, joint Cisco & NetApp solution, built on Cisco Intersight. Prior to NetApp, Anand has held positions in product management, sales enablement and marketing teams at high-tech companies including Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.

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