OpenShift Flashcards
What is OpenShift?
OpenShift is a containerization platform developed by Red Hat, leveraging Kubernetes orchestration for deploying and managing containerized applications.
What is Kubernetes, and how is it related to OpenShift?
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration system, and OpenShift is built around Kubernetes, enhancing its features for enterprise use.
What are the core components of OpenShift?
OpenShift consists of the orchestration layer using Kubernetes, software-defined networking, security, build and deployment tools, and integrated developer tools.
What is the primary advantage of using OpenShift?
OpenShift simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications, providing consistency across hybrid cloud environments.
How does OpenShift manage application lifecycle?
OpenShift automates the deployment process, manages scaling, handles updates, and ensures high availability, streamlining the entire application lifecycle.
What is the role of Operators in OpenShift?
Operators automate the management of complex applications on OpenShift by using Kubernetes custom resources to define application-specific logic.
How does OpenShift support developers?
OpenShift provides developers with tools for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), source code management, and collaboration for efficient software development.
What deployment models does OpenShift support?
OpenShift supports various deployment models, including on-premises, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
