Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose 1 vCPU Subscription
Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose provides a managed Kubernetes platform for building and deploying containerized applications, offering 1 vCPU capacity for your development needs.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to a managed OpenShift cluster on Azure infrastructure.
- Managed Service: Red Hat and Microsoft handle cluster operations, patching, and upgrades.
- Container Orchestration: Enables deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
- Development Environment: Provides a consistent platform for developers to build and test cloud-native applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose is a fully managed platform-as-a-service that combines Red Hat OpenShift with Microsoft Azure. This subscription provides a 1 vCPU instance, enabling businesses to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications with enterprise-grade features and support.
This offering is designed for IT professionals and development teams within SMB and mid-market organizations who require a robust, secure, and consistent environment for their cloud-native strategies. It integrates seamlessly into existing Azure environments, simplifying the operational overhead associated with managing Kubernetes clusters.
- Managed Kubernetes: Full OpenShift cluster management by Red Hat and Microsoft.
- Hybrid Cloud Ready: Deploy applications consistently across Azure and on-premises environments.
- Developer Productivity: Streamlined workflows for building, deploying, and managing applications.
- Enterprise Security: Built-in security features and compliance adherence.
- Scalability: Easily scale your applications and cluster resources as needed.
Azure Red Hat OpenShift General Purpose offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed platform to accelerate their containerization initiatives without the complexity of self-management.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Development
Enable teams to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using a consistent and managed Kubernetes platform. Streamline development workflows and accelerate time to market for new features and services.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, CI/CD integration, application modernization
Streamline Application Modernization
Streamline the process of modernizing legacy applications by containerizing them for deployment on a scalable and resilient platform. Improve application portability and reduce infrastructure dependencies.
legacy application migration, hybrid cloud strategy, infrastructure consolidation, workload portability
Automate Kubernetes Cluster Management
Automate the complex tasks of Kubernetes cluster provisioning, patching, and upgrades through a fully managed service. Reduce operational burden and free up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
managed Kubernetes operations, reduced IT overhead, infrastructure automation, platform stability
Key Features
Managed OpenShift Cluster
Reduces operational overhead by offloading cluster management, patching, and upgrades to Red Hat and Microsoft.
Integrated Azure Services
Seamlessly connects with other Azure services for networking, storage, and monitoring, simplifying your cloud architecture.
Developer Tools and Workflows
Provides a rich set of tools and automated workflows that enhance developer productivity and accelerate application delivery.
Scalability and High Availability
Ensures applications remain available and performant by allowing easy scaling of resources based on demand.
Security Features
Offers built-in security controls and compliance capabilities to protect applications and data.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant platforms for their critical applications, making managed Kubernetes services like Azure Red Hat OpenShift a strong fit for modernizing core banking and trading systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to manage sensitive patient data securely and comply with regulations like HIPAA. Azure Red Hat OpenShift provides a controlled environment for developing and deploying healthcare applications and analytics.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can use Azure Red Hat OpenShift to deploy and manage IoT platforms, supply chain applications, and operational technology systems, enabling greater efficiency and data-driven insights.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses can leverage this platform to deploy scalable e-commerce solutions, customer loyalty programs, and in-store digital services, improving customer experience and operational agility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Red Hat OpenShift?
Azure Red Hat OpenShift is a fully managed Kubernetes service that combines Red Hat OpenShift with Microsoft Azure. It provides an enterprise-ready platform for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
What does 'General Purpose' mean for this offering?
General Purpose refers to a standard configuration suitable for a wide range of workloads. The '1 vCPU' specifies the compute capacity allocated to the control plane or worker nodes, depending on the specific cluster configuration.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses that want to leverage containerization and Kubernetes without the complexity of managing the underlying infrastructure. It is ideal for development teams, IT operations, and organizations looking to modernize their applications.
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.