New virtualization-centric offering provides a tailored experience for managing virtual machines while providing a path for application modernization
Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine. This new edition of Red Hat OpenShift is specifically designed to cater to organizations seeking dedicated virtualization capabilities, leveraging the robust virtualization functionality already integrated into OpenShift.
The Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine focuses solely on virtualization workloads, offering a tailored platform for deploying, managing, and scaling virtual machines (VMs). By removing features unrelated to VM management, the solution ensures organizations can optimize their virtualization strategy while aligning with their infrastructure requirements.
Meeting the Evolving Needs of IT Infrastructure
While containerization has transformed the way virtual machines are utilized for certain applications, VMs remain indispensable in modern IT infrastructure. However, recent shifts in the virtualization market have introduced challenges such as increased costs and operational uncertainties for organizations managing virtualization platforms.
The Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine addresses these challenges by providing a cost-effective, virtualization-only platform for streamlined VM management and scaling.
Redefining Virtualization with a Simplified Approach
The Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine is purpose-built to deliver maximum value through streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency. It includes only the essential OpenShift features and components necessary for virtualization. Powered by Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and the enterprise-grade KVM hypervisor, this solution supports on-premises hardware running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and compatible bare-metal cloud services like AWS.
The platform scales seamlessly to meet workload demands while offering robust security features and consistent performance across hybrid cloud environments.
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Simplifying Migration and Automating Workflows
To assist organizations transitioning from other virtualization platforms, Red Hat includes its user-friendly Migration Toolkit for Virtualization. This toolkit simplifies migration workflows, minimizes downtime, and enhances operational continuity. For additional support, Red Hat provides the Virtualization Migration Assessment, a hands-on workshop where Red Hat experts assess an organization’s current infrastructure and outline a low-risk migration strategy.
The Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine also integrates with the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, enabling IT teams to automate large-scale VM migrations and daily management tasks. With this integration, organizations can achieve more efficient, resilient, and consistent operations across their IT environments.
Expanding Support Through the Red Hat Partner Ecosystem
Red Hat’s extensive partner ecosystem enhances the capabilities of the OpenShift Virtualization Engine with solutions such as advanced storage options, backup and disaster recovery tools, and networking services. These integrations simplify deployments and ensure the platform is equipped to meet the demands of modern IT environments.
Introducing Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Virtualization
To further unify virtual machine management, Red Hat is introducing Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Virtualization. This new edition of the Kubernetes management platform offers centralized VM lifecycle management, simplifying tasks like provisioning, monitoring, and compliance. By maintaining consistency across virtualized environments, organizations can reduce sprawl and improve overall efficiency.