Red Hat OpenShift Platform Licensing for Azure
This Red Hat OpenShift platform licensing subscription for Azure provides essential entitlements for managing your containerized applications over a one-year term.
- License Entitlement: Access to Red Hat OpenShift features and capabilities for your Azure environment.
- Subscription Term: One-year subscription ensures continuous access and support for your platform.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Red Hat OpenShift deployments within the Microsoft Azure cloud.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and avoid operational disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Red Hat OpenShift, specifically designed for deployment on Microsoft Azure. It grants the necessary entitlements to operate and manage your containerized applications, ensuring you have the right to use the software according to Microsoft's licensing agreements.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are utilizing Azure for their cloud infrastructure. It fits into their existing cloud deployment, providing the licensing foundation for their container orchestration platform.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full feature set of Red Hat OpenShift on Azure.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable annual billing for licensing costs.
- Azure Integration: Optimized for deployment and management within the Azure cloud ecosystem.
- Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to Red Hat and Microsoft licensing terms.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing operation of critical containerized workloads.
This Red Hat OpenShift licensing subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a compliant and feature-rich platform for their Azure container deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Container Orchestration on Azure
Enable teams to deploy and manage containerized applications at scale using Red Hat OpenShift on Microsoft Azure. Streamline application development and deployment lifecycles with a consistent platform experience.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, hybrid cloud deployments, application modernization
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining accurate Red Hat OpenShift licensing for your Azure environment. Protect your organization from potential audits and unexpected costs associated with licensing gaps.
regulated industries, multi-cloud environments, IT asset management, risk mitigation
Access Advanced Platform Features
Unlock the full suite of Red Hat OpenShift features, including advanced networking, security, and management capabilities, for your Azure infrastructure. Enhance operational efficiency and application performance.
enterprise application hosting, CI/CD pipelines, developer productivity, infrastructure automation
Key Features
Red Hat OpenShift Platform Entitlement
Grants the right to use Red Hat OpenShift software on Azure, ensuring compliance and access to core features.
One-Year Subscription Term
Provides a defined period of licensing coverage, allowing for predictable budgeting and planning.
Azure Cloud Deployment Focus
Optimized for integration and operation within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Platform Licensing
Covers the software license for the container orchestration platform, not underlying infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Offers a recurring billing model for continuous access and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, compliance, and high availability for their applications, making Red Hat OpenShift on Azure a suitable platform for managing sensitive data and transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
This sector demands strict regulatory compliance (like HIPAA) and reliable performance for patient data management and healthcare applications, which OpenShift can help facilitate on Azure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage containerization for modernizing operational technology (OT) and IT systems, benefiting from OpenShift's scalability and management capabilities on Azure for IoT and data analytics.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use OpenShift on Azure to power customer-facing applications, inventory management, and loyalty programs, requiring agility and consistent performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Hat OpenShift Platform Licensing for Azure?
This is a one-year subscription that provides the necessary software licenses to deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift on Microsoft Azure. It ensures you have the entitlements required for compliance and feature access.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, who are using Microsoft Azure and need to license Red Hat OpenShift for their containerized applications.
What does the '96VCPUGOV' part of the SKU indicate?
While specific SKU details can vary, '96VCPUGOV' likely refers to a licensing model based on a specific number of virtual CPUs (96) and a government or specific usage entitlement. For precise details, consult the official Red Hat licensing documentation or your Zent Networks representative.
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.