# Red Hat OpenShift Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift Language: en Published: 2026-09-05 Updated: 2026-10-13 ForgeOne designs, implements and operates Red Hat OpenShift as an enterprise application platform based on Kubernetes. ## Red Hat OpenShift Red Hat OpenShift is an enterprise application platform based on Kubernetes. It combines Kubernetes with platform capabilities for development, operations, security, lifecycle and standardized application delivery. ForgeOne designs and implements OpenShift with cluster design, networking, storage, identity integration, GitLab and Argo CD/GitOps integration, monitoring, backup/recovery concepts, security hardening, lifecycle, troubleshooting and managed or co-managed operations. ForgeOne delivers Red Hat OpenShift consulting, OpenShift implementation, OpenShift operations, cluster design, platform engineering, GitOps, identity, monitoring, backup and security hardening. - [View platform group](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/platform-kubernetes) - [Managed Kubernetes](https://forgeone.solutions/en/managed-kubernetes) ### Enterprise application platform based on Kubernetes Enterprise product ### Platform Kubernetes, operators, developer workflows and operations. ### Lifecycle Cluster design, upgrades, policies, integrations and support. ### Security RBAC, identity, registry, hardening and platform governance. ## Which problems does OpenShift solve? OpenShift is useful when Kubernetes should be introduced as an enterprise platform with clear delivery, security and operations structure. ### Standardized platform Applications do not just run on individual clusters, but on a traceable platform. - [Position](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#probleme) ### Developer workflows Development, build, deployment, registry and approvals are structured close to the platform. - [Position](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#funktionen) ### Lifecycle and upgrades Cluster lifecycle, upgrades and extensions are planned instead of run ad hoc. - [Position](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#lifecycle) ### Security and RBAC Roles, policies, identity, network and platform hardening are anchored consistently. - [Position](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#architekturrolle) ## OpenShift capability areas These areas are intentionally described as architecture and operations fields, not as a disconnected feature list. ### Kubernetes Orchestration base for containerized applications. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#funktionen) ### Operators Operator-based extensions and lifecycle management of platform capabilities. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#funktionen) ### Networking Plan ingress, routing, DNS, certificates, policies and network paths. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#funktionen) ### Storage Integration Integrate storage classes, persistent data, performance and recovery requirements. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#funktionen) ### RBAC & Identity Connect roles, permissions, Keycloak/IdP and team models. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#architekturrolle) ### Observability Move monitoring, logs, alerts and platform state into operations. - [Details](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-openshift#forgeone-leistung) ## Architecture role OpenShift is not just cluster installation, but the platform core for workloads, teams and operating processes. ### Cluster Design Plan control plane, workers, node roles, capacity, topology and failure domains. - [View design](https://forgeone.solutions/en/solution-design-and-planning) ### GitOps Integration Integrate Argo CD and GitLab to fit repositories, environments and approvals. - [Argo CD](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/argo-cd) ### Managed / Co-Managed Define operations boundaries, support, lifecycle, monitoring and troubleshooting explicitly. - [View operations](https://forgeone.solutions/en/co-managed-infrastructure) ## Lifecycle and updates OpenShift lifecycle is an architecture topic: platform versions, operators, integrations, storage, networking, identity, GitOps and workloads must be considered together. ForgeOne plans upgrade paths, tests integrations, documents operational decisions and connects troubleshooting, monitoring and support with the platform model. ## What ForgeOne delivers ForgeOne delivers OpenShift with the environment, not against it. ### Assessment Assess current state, workloads, infrastructure, security, operating model and platform maturity. - [View assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/analysis-assessment) ### Architecture Plan cluster design, networking, storage, identity, GitOps, monitoring, backup and security. - [View design](https://forgeone.solutions/en/solution-design-and-planning) ### Installation & Migration Install, integrate, migrate workloads and document OpenShift in a controlled way. - [View implementation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/implementation-migration) ### Managed Kubernetes Continuously operate lifecycle, monitoring, troubleshooting, updates, platform components and support. - [Managed Kubernetes](https://forgeone.solutions/en/managed-kubernetes) ## FAQ ### What is Red Hat OpenShift? Red Hat OpenShift is an enterprise application platform based on Kubernetes for development, deployment, operations, security and lifecycle of containerized applications. ### When does OpenShift make sense? When Kubernetes is required as a standardized enterprise platform with vendor support, lifecycle, platform capabilities and a clear operating model. ### What does ForgeOne implement? ForgeOne delivers assessment, architecture, cluster design, installation, migration, networking, storage, identity, GitOps, monitoring, backup, security hardening, lifecycle and operations. ### What role does Argo CD play? Argo CD is integrated as a GitOps and delivery integration and remains part of Automation & GitOps. ### Is OpenShift the same as OKD? No. OKD is the community distribution. OpenShift is the enterprise product with Red Hat lifecycle, support context and enterprise packaging. ## Recommended next step From the product decision, the next step leads into architecture, implementation or operations. ### Platform & Kubernetes Understand the product family in context and compare alternatives. - [View platform overview](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/platform-kubernetes) ### Security Assessment Clarify scope, risks, migration and operating model with ForgeOne. - [Request assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/security-assessment-configuration-review) ### Discuss the project Align concrete needs, timeline and next appointment. - [Book consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) ## Introduce or consolidate OpenShift deliberately Want to plan, implement or operate OpenShift as an enterprise application platform cleanly? ForgeOne supports architecture, migration, GitOps, security, lifecycle and managed operations. - [Discuss Kubernetes platform](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) - [Managed Kubernetes](https://forgeone.solutions/en/managed-kubernetes)