Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose 2 vCPU 3-Year Subscription
Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose provides a managed Kubernetes platform for 3 years, enabling advanced containerized application development and deployment.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring continuous access and predictable costs.
- Platform Access: Unlocks Red Hat OpenShift capabilities on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
- Capacity: Includes 2 vCPUs for running containerized workloads and applications.
- Managed Service: Benefits from Red Hat and Microsoft's joint management and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription for Azure Red Hat OpenShift, providing a managed Kubernetes experience. It includes 2 vCPUs and a 3-year license term, offering access to Red Hat's enterprise Kubernetes platform integrated with Microsoft Azure services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. It fits within their existing Azure environment, simplifying complex orchestration and providing a consistent platform for development and operations.
- Managed Kubernetes: Fully managed Red Hat OpenShift Service on Azure.
- Developer Productivity: Streamlined application deployment and lifecycle management.
- Enterprise Features: Access to advanced security, automation, and operational tools.
- Hybrid Cloud Ready: Consistent experience across Azure and on-premises environments.
- 3-Year Term: Predictable pricing and long-term access to the platform.
This Azure Red Hat OpenShift subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking a powerful, managed Kubernetes platform without the overhead of self-management.
What This Enables
Enable containerized application development and deployment
Enable teams to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications at scale. Streamline the application lifecycle from development to production with a consistent and automated platform.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization
Accelerate hybrid cloud strategies
Streamline the deployment and management of applications across Azure and on-premises environments. Provide a consistent operational experience and tooling for hybrid cloud deployments.
hybrid cloud infrastructure, multi-cloud strategy, data center modernization, distributed applications
Enhance application security and compliance
Automate security policy enforcement and compliance checks within the container environment. Leverage Red Hat's security best practices integrated into the managed platform.
regulatory compliance, security hardening, access control management, vulnerability management
Key Features
Fully Managed Kubernetes
Reduces operational burden by offloading cluster management, patching, and upgrades to Red Hat and Microsoft.
Integrated Developer Tools
Accelerates application delivery through built-in CI/CD pipelines, source-to-image capabilities, and developer consoles.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Provides robust security features including role-based access control, network policies, and vulnerability scanning to protect applications and data.
Hybrid Cloud Consistency
Enables a unified experience for deploying and managing applications across Azure and other environments, simplifying hybrid strategies.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and long-term access to the platform, facilitating strategic planning and investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services organizations require highly available, secure, and compliant platforms to run critical applications and manage sensitive data, making managed Kubernetes a strong fit for modernizing their IT infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences companies must adhere to strict regulatory compliance standards like HIPAA, necessitating secure and auditable platforms for managing patient data and operational applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting IoT and edge computing, requiring scalable and resilient platforms to manage distributed applications and data processing for operational efficiency and automation.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need agile platforms to quickly deploy and scale customer-facing applications, manage inventory, and personalize customer experiences in a dynamic market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Red Hat OpenShift?
Azure Red Hat OpenShift is a jointly managed Kubernetes service provided by Red Hat and Microsoft. It offers an enterprise-ready platform for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications on Azure.
What does 'General Purpose' mean for this offering?
The General Purpose tier is designed for a wide range of production workloads, offering a balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for typical business applications.
Who is this subscription intended for?
This subscription is ideal for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that want to leverage Kubernetes and containerization for their applications without the complexity of managing the underlying infrastructure themselves.
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.