Overcoming virtualization challenges
Introduction
Whether you are looking for a new infrastructure due to cost and flexibility concerns or struggling to manage both existing and modern containerized applications, you are at an inflection point where rethinking your IT delivery strategy is essential. While modernizing your infrastructure may sound daunting, it does not have to be. By first adopting a modern platform, you can then devise an application modernization strategy at your own pace.
Red Hat and NetApp jointly certified solutions can help you make the most of your existing virtualization investments while taking advantage of cloud-native architectures, streamlined operations and management, automated data security, and new development approaches.
Achieving scalable virtualized IT infrastructure
How can I reduce the high licensing costs associated with my current, proprietary solution?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp offer cost-effective solutions that significantly reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Red Hat® OpenShift® Virtualization Engine offers a stable platform for virtual machines (VMs), with straightforward upgrade options that clear a path to innovation in containers, cloud-native development, and AI. NetApp’s efficient storage solutions, coupled with Red Hat’s automation capabilities, help you use resources more effectively and reduce costs.
How do I manage the complexity of my IT environment with multiple virtualization platforms?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp simplify IT management through integrated solutions. Red Hat OpenShift provides a consistent platform for managing containers and VMs, while NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure maintains unified data management across your hybrid and multicloud environments. Tools like NetApp Trident automate storage provisioning in Kubernetes, reducing your operational complexity and overhead.
Can I scale my infrastructure as my business grows?
Answer: Yes. Red Hat and NetApp can help you scale your infrastructure. NetApp storage solutions offer high performance, scalability, and efficiency so you can meet your growing data demands. Red Hat OpenShift provides a scalable platform for deploying and managing your containerized applications and VMs, so your infrastructure can grow with your business needs.
How do I integrate with cloud-native technologies while maintaining performance and reliability?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp certified joint solutions are designed to integrate with cloud-native technologies. NetApp Trident provides dynamic storage provisioning for Kubernetes, maintaining high performance and reliability for your containerized applications. Red Hat OpenShift offers a consistent platform for developing and deploying cloud-native applications, so you can take advantage of the full potential of cloud technologies.
How can I keep my data protected and compliant with industry regulations?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp provide comprehensive security and compliance solutions. NetApp offers data protection features such as encryption, snapshots, and replication, while Red Hat includes security enhancements like Security-Enhanced Linux® (SELinux) and OpenSCAP. Together, they meet industry-specific compliance requirements, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). They also strengthen your overall security posture with tools like Red Hat Ansible® Automation Platform and NetApp Storage Workload Security (formerly Cloud Secure).
How do I automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors?
Answer: Ansible Automation Platform, combined with NetApp automation tools, simplifies your IT operations by automating routine tasks. This reduces manual errors allowing your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives. Automated storage provisioning with NetApp Trident and infrastructure management with Ansible Automation Platform facilitate efficient and accurate operations.
How can I migrate to a flexible and cost-effective solution without significant downtime?
Answer: The migration toolkit for virtualization provides a suite of tools to migrate and manage your VMs alongside containers in Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. The NetApp Shift Toolkit supports rapid VM migration and VM conversion to reduce downtime and disruption and help you achieve your goals sooner. Both toolkits offer a smooth transition to a more flexible and cost-effective virtualization solution.
How do I maintain high performance for demanding workloads in a virtualized environment?
Answer: NetApp’s high-performance storage solutions combined with Red Hat OpenShift deliver the level of performance your workloads demand. Real-time analytics from NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights help optimize your IT environment, so your applications run more smoothly and efficiently.
How can I prepare my IT infrastructure to adapt to emerging technologies?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp are committed to successful innovation that helps ready your IT infrastructure for the future. Enhanced integration with emerging technologies like AI, machine learning (ML), and edge computing keeps your infrastructure up-to-date. Together, Red Hat’s open hybrid cloud strategy and NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights provide the flexibility and scalability you need to adapt to future technological advancements.
How do I achieve integration and interoperability across different IT components?
Answer: Red Hat and NetApp solutions are designed to integrate with each other and other IT components. Preconfigured solutions, application programming interface (API) integrations, and collaborative tools like Ansible Playbooks promote smooth communication and interoperability across platforms. This unified approach simplifies deployment and management, providing a cohesive IT environment.
Why Red Hat and NetApp?
Red Hat and NetApp joint solutions reduce the risk and complexity of data and infrastructure management across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments while increasing flexibility, security, and return on investment.
Together, Red Hat and NetApp can help you speed cloud adoption and application modernization with jointly validated solutions that include automation, built-in security, and a platform for cloud-native development.
Explore a path to balancing cloud adoption and application modernization
To learn more about how Red Hat and NetApp solutions offer effective integration with cloud-native technologies, improved automation, and reduced TCO, visit the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog.
Migrate VMs at scale
Learn how to simplify VM migration to a single platform. Get started with the migration toolkit for virtualization interactive walkthrough video and then try the NetApp Shift Toolkit (NetApp Support login required).
