Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose License
Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose licensing provides access to a managed Kubernetes platform for containerized application development and deployment, ensuring enterprise-grade capabilities for your business operations.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to use Azure Red Hat OpenShift for container orchestration and application management.
- Managed Service: Coverage for the underlying infrastructure and platform maintenance, reducing operational burden.
- Security & Compliance: Protection against common vulnerabilities and support for regulatory requirements through a hardened platform.
- Scalability & Performance: Access to resources enabling dynamic scaling of applications based on demand.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose license provides access to a fully managed, integrated Kubernetes platform. It enables businesses to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications with enterprise-grade security, reliability, and scalability, backed by Red Hat and Microsoft.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this platform to streamline application development lifecycles, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistent performance. It integrates into existing cloud environments, offering a powerful solution for modernizing applications without the overhead of self-managed Kubernetes.
- Managed Kubernetes: Full lifecycle management of your Kubernetes environment.
- Developer Productivity: Tools and services to accelerate application development and deployment.
- Enterprise Security: Built-in security features and compliance controls.
- Hybrid Cloud Ready: Seamless integration with Azure and on-premises environments.
- Red Hat Support: Access to Red Hat's expertise and support for OpenShift.
Azure Red Hat OpenShift offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed Kubernetes solution to accelerate innovation and enhance application delivery.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Deployment
Enable teams to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications at scale. Streamline the development lifecycle with a consistent and automated platform for all your microservices and applications.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization
Streamline Kubernetes Operations
Streamline the management of your Kubernetes environment with a fully managed service. Automate cluster provisioning, patching, and upgrades, reducing the burden on your IT staff.
managed infrastructure, IT operations efficiency, reduced administrative overhead, hybrid cloud deployments
Enhance Application Security and Compliance
Automate security best practices and maintain compliance with industry regulations through a hardened and continuously updated platform. Protect your sensitive data and applications with enterprise-grade security controls.
regulatory compliance, security posture management, secure development practices, risk mitigation
Key Features
Managed Kubernetes Control Plane
Reduces operational burden by automating cluster management, patching, and upgrades.
Integrated Developer Tools
Accelerates application development and deployment cycles with built-in CI/CD and developer workflows.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Provides a hardened platform with security features and compliance controls to protect applications and data.
Hybrid Cloud Capabilities
Enables consistent application deployment across Azure and on-premises environments.
Red Hat OpenShift Expertise
Leverages Red Hat's deep expertise in container orchestration and enterprise Linux for reliable performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant platforms to manage sensitive data and critical applications, making managed Kubernetes essential for modernizing their services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance (like HIPAA) while deploying scalable applications for patient care and research, which managed Kubernetes can facilitate.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting IoT and data analytics for operational efficiency, requiring platforms that can manage complex, distributed applications and provide real-time insights.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on scalable applications for customer engagement, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems, benefiting from the agility and performance of containerized deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Red Hat OpenShift?
Azure Red Hat OpenShift is a fully managed Kubernetes service jointly engineered and supported by Microsoft and Red Hat. It provides an integrated platform for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, including SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and need a robust platform for their containerized applications. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is a subscription-based service billed monthly, with a 3-year term commitment.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.