Webinar Details
In this webinar, Crossvale CEO Todd Millard and Principal Architect Patty McMahon provide a deep dive into the complexities and best practices of deploying and operating OpenShift on-premises. As enterprises shift toward container-based infrastructure, the speakers emphasize that container competency is now mandatory, driven by growing adoption from both internal development teams and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software vendors.
The discussion highlights that while Red Hat OpenShift is the most comprehensive Kubernetes platform available, on-prem deployment introduces significant technical challenges. These include variations in networking, storage, DNS, and provisioning methods across infrastructure types like VMware, bare metal, and disconnected environments.
Patty McMahon shares real-world deployment scenarios, including air-gapped, security-restricted environments, to illustrate the technical detail and operational overhead involved. The session also explores DIY pitfalls such as skills shortages, security risks, migration complexity, and change management.
To solve these challenges, Crossvale presents PodOps Pro for OpenShift, a managed service providing 24/7 cluster support, platform tuning, workload onboarding, dynamic performance optimization, and mentoring. This service accelerates time to confidence, reduces costs, and eliminates many of the operational risks typically associated with enterprise container adoption.
Key Takeaways
1. Containerization is No Longer Optional
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Commercial software providers are shifting to container-only deployments.
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Organizations must be container-competent to maintain support, security, and feature updates.
2. OpenShift is the Leading Enterprise Platform
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Offers flexibility to deploy on cloud, bare metal, or virtualized environments.
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Includes advanced security, automation, and DevOps support.
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Complexity increases with on-prem deployments due to DNS, DHCP, and storage variables.
3. DIY Comes with High Risk
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Hiring and training internal experts is expensive and time-consuming.
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Integration, migration, scalability, and security issues often delay success.
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Operational complexity can outpace existing IT teams’ readiness.
4. PodOps Pro Solves the Complexity
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Crossvale’s managed service delivers:
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Platform deployment and configuration
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Subscription management and compliance
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Proactive monitoring and automation
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Workload onboarding and tuning
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Ongoing team mentoring and support
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5. Faster, More Reliable Adoption
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Reduces time-to-confidence from nine months to under 30 days.
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Guarantees platform stability and readiness for production workloads.
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Delivers better outcomes at a lower cost than DIY or traditional consulting models.
6. Proven, Scalable Pricing
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Fixed hourly pricing starting at $19.99/hour (24×7) or $14.99/hour (8×5).
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Includes support for initial 48 virtual CPUs with options to scale.
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Optional add-on for advanced DR and backup (e.g., Portworx).
7. Flexible Engagement
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Supports on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped environments.
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Integrates with existing ITSM tools and operational workflows.
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Allows organizations to own and manage the platform post-engagement, avoiding vendor lock-in.
