OpenShift Virtualization Pilot
Rapidly evaluate and adopt a high-availability virtualization platform within your OpenShift environment. Run VMs and containers side-by-side on a unified, enterprise-grade platform.
Unified Platform
Run VMs and containers together on a single OpenShift platform
Deploy in 2-4 Weeks
High-availability virtualization environment, production-ready fast
Migration Path Included
Migration toolkit configured to demonstrate your VMware exit strategy
The Strategic Challenge
As organizations modernize, they face the challenge of managing traditional virtual machine workloads alongside new containerized applications. This often results in separate, siloed infrastructures, leading to increased complexity, operational inefficiency, and slower innovation cycles. IT teams are burdened with managing multiple toolsets, which drains resources and hinders the agility needed to respond to business demands. The need for a unified platform that can handle both VMs and containers has never been greater.
Unified Virtualization on OpenShift
The Li9 OpenShift Virtualization Pilot is a 2-4 week engagement tailored for organizations seeking a high-availability deployment of OpenShift Virtualization. This service allows you to rapidly evaluate and adopt virtualization capabilities within an enterprise-grade OpenShift environment, leveraging modern container architecture to run virtual machines alongside containers seamlessly. This pilot provides a robust foundation for consolidating your infrastructure and modernizing your application portfolio by combining Red Hat's established virtualization expertise with OpenShift's powerful Kubernetes-based container management platform.
What You'll Receive
Upon completion of the OpenShift Virtualization Pilot:
High-Availability OpenShift Environment
A functional, high-availability OpenShift environment with virtualization enabled and configured to your specifications.
VM Provisioning Demonstration
A demonstration showcasing the provisioning and management of virtual machines on the new platform.
Console-Managed Platform
A complete implementation of the platform, configured and managed via the OpenShift Console.
Migration Toolkit Setup
The migration toolkit deployed and configured to demonstrate a clear path for future workload migrations.
Comprehensive Documentation
Documentation of your new environment for reference and operational support.
Team Training
In-depth training to ensure your team has the skills for effective post-engagement management of the platform.
Why Choose Li9 for Your Migration Journey?
Li9 Technology Solutions specializes in automation and application modernization:
Recognized by Red Hat as a leading partner in digital transformation.
Expert alignment of technology implementations with strategic business goals.
Proven experience across enterprises of all scales and complexities.
Eliminate infrastructure silos by consolidating VMs and containers.
Reduce operational complexity with a single management platform.
Accelerate your VMware exit strategy with a clear migration path.
Frequently Asked Questions
OpenShift Virtualization is a feature of Red Hat OpenShift that allows you to run and manage virtual machines alongside containers on the same platform. It uses KubeVirt technology to bring traditional VM workloads into your Kubernetes environment.
Yes. The pilot includes deployment of the migration toolkit, which provides a clear path for migrating VMware workloads to OpenShift Virtualization. Li9 also offers full-scale VMware to OpenShift migration services.
OpenShift Virtualization can run on bare-metal servers or supported cloud infrastructure. We'll assess your current environment and recommend the optimal deployment approach during the pilot engagement.
OpenShift Virtualization provides similar capabilities to traditional hypervisors but with the added benefits of Kubernetes orchestration, unified management, and the ability to modernize workloads over time by containerizing them.
Beyond the Pilot: Full Enterprise Solutions
Li9 offers comprehensive services to extend your Pilot implementation into a fully realized enterprise production environment:
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