Our Key Features & Benefits
Deploying Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud provides a robust foundation for modernizing applications, combining enterprise-grade Kubernetes with the flexibility of a managed cloud environment.
Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
Securely build and migrate workloads across the IBM Cloud ecosystem with Red Hat OpenShift. Performance-tuned infrastructure designed for the future of your business.
Enterprise Kubernetes for the Modern Cloud
As a specialized IBM Gold Partner, we empower organizations to deploy and manage containerized applications on IBM Cloud using Red Hat OpenShift. Our end-to-end services integrate advanced Kubernetes orchestration with powerful developer productivity tools and built-in CI/CD pipelines. We handle the complexities of operational automation and security hardening, allowing your team to focus on accelerating innovation while we ensure a resilient, cloud-native foundation for your business.
Enterprise Kubernetes
Leverage production-ready Kubernetes backed by full enterprise support and advanced orchestration capabilities to manage complex container workloads.
Developer Productivity
Accelerate your release cycles with built-in CI/CD pipelines, source-to-image (S2I) capabilities, and a dedicated developer console designed for rapid iteration.
Enhanced Security
Ensure compliance and protection with integrated Security Context Constraints (SCC), automated container scanning, and continuous vulnerability monitoring.
Operator Hub
Access a rich ecosystem of certified operators to simplify the deployment and lifecycle management of databases, monitoring tools, and middleware.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Consistency
Build once and deploy anywhere with a consistent platform experience across on-premise data centers, IBM Cloud, and other cloud providers.
What Star Systems do for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
We provide comprehensive Red Hat OpenShift deployment and management services on IBM Cloud, enabling enterprise teams to build, deploy, and scale containerized applications with built-in DevOps workflows, security hardening, and operational automation.
OpenShift Cluster Deployment
Production-Grade Provisioning: Expert deployment of OpenShift clusters on VPC infrastructure, optimized for enterprise performance.
High Availability: Multi-zone cluster architecture ensures maximum uptime and resilience for critical workloads.
Advanced Networking & Storage: Integration with OpenShift SDN/OVN-Kubernetes and IBM Cloud Block Storage for persistent data management.
Security & Advanced Networking
Hardened Infrastructure: Implementation of Pod Security Policies and Security Context Constraints (SCC) for multi-tenant isolation.
Service Mesh & Egress Control: Advanced implementation of Istio/Maistra for microservices and strict network egress whitelisting.
Identity & Access: Self-service project provisioning with robust RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and custom Ingress controllers.
Developer Experience & CI/CD
Integrated GitOps: Streamlined workflows using OpenShift GitOps (Argo CD) and OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton).
Source-to-Image (S2I): Accelerated development with S2I builder image configuration and IDE integration via OpenShift Connector.
Self-Service Empowerment: A customized developer console that fosters innovation through simplified project provisioning.
Data Protection with Velero
Automated Backup: Scheduled resource and project backups using the Velero operator integrated with IBM Cloud Object Storage.
Application Consistency: Precision backup with pre/post hooks to ensure data integrity during disaster recovery events.
Cross-Cluster Mobility: Facilitating application portability and migration between environments for true hybrid cloud flexibility.
Custom Workload & Application Management
Enterprise Application Hosting: Deployment of containerized apps with auto-scaling, OpenShift Routes for TLS termination, and internal load balancing.
Stateful Excellence: Management of StatefulSets and Persistent Volume Claims (PVC) to support complex, data-heavy applications.
Tailored Configurations: Utilization of Helm charts, Kustomize, and Custom Operator development (via Operator SDK) for consistent application templating.
Modern Deployment Strategies: Seamless execution of rolling updates and blue-green deployments to eliminate downtime.
What Star Systems do for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
Data Protection with Velero
- Automated Backup: Scheduled resource and project backups using the Velero operator integrated with IBM Cloud Object Storage.
- Application Consistency: Precision backup with pre/post hooks to ensure data integrity during disaster recovery events.
- Cross-Cluster Mobility: Facilitating application portability and migration between environments for true hybrid cloud flexibility.
Security & Advanced Networking
- Hardened Infrastructure: Implementation of Pod Security Policies and Security Context Constraints (SCC) for multi-tenant isolation.
- Service Mesh & Egress Control: Advanced implementation of Istio/Maistra for microservices and strict network egress whitelisting.
- Identity & Access: Self-service project provisioning with robust RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and custom Ingress controllers.
Developer Experience & CI/CD
- Integrated GitOps: Streamlined workflows using OpenShift GitOps (Argo CD) and OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton).
- Source-to-Image (S2I): Accelerated development with S2I builder image configuration and IDE integration via OpenShift Connector.
- Self-Service Empowerment: A customized developer console that fosters innovation through simplified project provisioning.
OpenShift Cluster Deployment
- Production-Grade Provisioning: Expert deployment of OpenShift clusters on VPC infrastructure, optimized for enterprise performance.
- High Availability: Multi-zone cluster architecture ensures maximum uptime and resilience for critical workloads.
- Advanced Networking & Storage: Integration with OpenShift SDN/OVN-Kubernetes and IBM Cloud Block Storage for persistent data management. Production grade cluster architecture with multi-zone high availability.
Custom Workload & Application Management
- Enterprise Application Hosting: Deployment of containerized apps with auto-scaling, OpenShift Routes for TLS termination, and internal load balancing.
- Stateful Excellence: Management of StatefulSets and Persistent Volume Claims (PVC) to support complex, data-heavy applications.
- Tailored Configurations: Utilization of Helm charts, Kustomize, and Custom Operator development (via Operator SDK) for consistent application templating.
- Modern Deployment Strategies: Seamless execution of rolling updates and blue-green deployments to eliminate downtime.
To discuss your requirements and learn how our Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud deployment services can accelerate your journey.
How It Works: Our Process
Cluster Planning
Define OpenShift architecture including node sizing, network topology, storage requirements, and high-availability strategy.
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Cluster Deployment
Provision OpenShift cluster on IBM Cloud VPC, configure worker nodes, set up networking, and install operators.
Platform Configuration
Configure authentication (LDAP/OAuth), set up project templates, define resource quotas, and implement security policies.
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Application Onboarding
Deploy applications using S2I or pre-built images, configure routes, set up CI/CD pipelines, and implement monitoring.
Backup Implementation
Install Velero operator, configure backup schedules, test restore procedures, and document disaster recovery processes.
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Training & Handover
Train development and operations teams, provide documentation, establish support procedures, and enable self-service capabilities.
Our Process for IBM Cloud Infrastructure
Architecture Design
Our experts design a tailored IBM Cloud architecture covering compute, storage, networking, and security components.
Deployment Migration
We execute a phased deployment and migration strategy using automation and best practices.
Automation & Integration
Post-deployment, we fine-tune performance, configure monitoring tools, and validate backup and disaster recovery plans.
Continuous Support
Our team provides 24/7 managed cloud services, including proactive monitoring and security patching.
Use Cases & Business Scenarios of OpenShift Services
Enterprise Application Modernization
Migrate legacy applications to containers on OpenShift with source-to-image builds, integrate with existing enterprise systems, and enable continuous delivery with OpenShift Pipelines.
Multi-Tenant Developer Platform Service
Provide self-service Kubernetes platform for multiple development teams with project isolation, resource quotas, and integrated CI/CD using OpenShift Pipelines and GitOps.
Hybrid Cloud Application Deployment
Deploy applications consistently across IBM Cloud and on-premise OpenShift clusters with Velero for backup/migration and Advanced Cluster Management for multi-cluster operations.
Our Technology Stack
Platform
Red Hat OpenShift 4.14+, Kubernetes 1.27+, CRI-O Runtime
Networking
OpenShift SDN, OVN-Kubernetes, Routes, Service Mesh (Istio/Maistra)
Storage
IBM Cloud Block Storage, OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF), Persistent Volumes
CI/CD
OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton), OpenShift GitOps (Argo CD), Jenkins
Backup & DR
Velero, OADP (OpenShift API for Data Protection), Restic
Security
Security Context Constraints (SCC), Quay Scanner, Compliance Operator
Monitoring
Prometheus, Grafana, OpenShift Logging (EFK), IBM Cloud Monitoring
Business Outcomes of Star Systems OpenShift Solutions
Accelerated Market Delivery
Achieve faster application release cycles by leveraging integrated CI/CD pipelines that automate the path from code to production.
Optimized Dev Productivity
Empower your engineering teams with a self-service platform, reducing wait times for infrastructure and allowing focus on core innovation.
Hardened Cloud Security
Strengthen your posture with built-in container scanning and Security Context Constraints (SCC) that enforce enterprise-grade protection automatically.
Resilient Disaster Recovery
Ensure business continuity and minimize downtime with automated Velero backups and verified restoration procedures across your clusters.
Seamless Hybrid Operations
Eliminate environment silos with consistent deployments that perform identically across on-premise data centers and IBM Cloud.
Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
From Architecture to Automation, We Simplify Your Enterprise Kubernetes Journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does OpenShift differ from standard Kubernetes?
OpenShift is an enterprise-ready distribution that adds built-in CI/CD pipelines, a developer console, and stricter security defaults to standard Kubernetes for faster, safer production cycles.
2. Can Star Systems manage my on-premise OpenShift clusters?
Yes. Using IBM Cloud Satellite, we extend managed OpenShift services to your local data centers or other clouds, providing a consistent “single pane of glass” management experience.
3. What are the key security features included?
The platform includes integrated image scanning, Security Context Constraints (SCC) to prevent unauthorized access, and automated patching for the underlying operating system.
4. How is data protected against a disaster?
We implement Velero to automate backups of your cluster metadata and persistent data to IBM Cloud Object Storage, ensuring rapid recovery and workload portability.
5. How is the service billed?
Pricing is consumption-based, covering your VPC or Bare Metal infrastructure. Red Hat licensing is conveniently bundled into the hourly or monthly cost of your worker nodes.
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