Item: Red Hat OpenShift
Rating: 9
Author: Sarath Kumar Pujari

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Red Hat OpenShift helped us upgrade some of the legacy internal applications used across a particular team in one geo location. These apps were run from virtual/remote environments, using Red Hat OpenShift we are now able to move these to the cloud service. It improved the scalability of the applications and now we are able to use the same application across various teams seamlessly.

Pros and Cons

Usage of the Cloudservice
Simplified and readily available APIs which improves the development speeds
Remote debugging capabilities which again helps finding issues faster
High scalability

Complex due to several different components. Often we need employees to be trained to make full use of the Red Hat OpenShift platform capabilities. Training employees again slow down development/increase costs.
Expensive as compared to other cloud based platforms like Kubernetes

Return on Investment

It significantly improved the speed of deployment/scaling of legacy applications. Previously this kind of activities used to take close to 6 months with several developers/integrators/test/Maintenance teams working. Now with Red Hat OpenShift, this activity can be done in 2-3 months. Development time has significantly reduced.

Application Development and Delivery

-It helped to reduce the overall costs in upgrading legacy applications and scaling them. Time taken for upgrading has reduced significantly. Maintenance/debugging has become easier. - Data gathering, storage, data analysis, data processing and data mining capabilities which Red Hat OpenShift provides, have significantly improved the quality of the end products

Performance

1. Red Hat OpenShift efficiently manages resources, preventing performance bottlenecks. It dynamically adjusts resource allocation based on demand, ensuring consistent performance. 2. Red Hat OpenShift provides powerful monitoring tools, enabling developers to monitor performance metrics, detect bottlenecks, and optimize resource utilization.
3. Red Hat OpenShift ensures continuous availability by supporting configurations that minimize downtime. Even if individual nodes fail, applications remain responsive

Alternatives Considered

Google Kubernetes Engine and Microsoft Azure

Red Hat OpenShift combines Kubernetes with additional features, streamlining management by avoiding the need to handle separate services.Enterprise. Users appreciate the blend of enterprise-grade support and community collaboration.
Efficiency wise Some users find that Red Hat OpenShift saves time and costs in container management. While Kubernetes and Azure are robust, Red Hat OpenShift’s support, community, and user-friendly approach make it an appealing choice for many developers

Key Insights

Do you think Red Hat OpenShift delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Red Hat OpenShift's feature set?

Yes

Did Red Hat OpenShift live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Red Hat OpenShift go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Red Hat OpenShift again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, SUSE Rancher

Likelihood to Recommend

Red Hat OpenShift is well suited for organizations with limited IT storage/compute resources. It helps in speeding up the deployment of applications and scaling them to whatever extent needed. On the other hand we find it is a bit complex and needs some training to find out the full potential of the platform. Ramp up phase initially takes time, but once ramped up, employees typically find it easier to work with.

Eases app development and deployments.

Software Version

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Red Hat OpenShift