Getting started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform on IBM Power Virtual Server

This learning path is part of the Deploying Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.x on IBM Power Virtual Servers series.

Overview

If you are just getting started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform on IBM Power Virtual Server, this learning path will guide you through how to set up Power Virtual Server and install OpenShift using three different installation methods: Installer-provisioned Infrastructure (IPI), user-provisioned infrastructure (UPI), and container image installation helper script. Choose the method that best suits your specific use case.

Skill level

Beginner

Estimated time to complete

Approximately 3 hours.

Learning objectives

Upon completing this learning path, you will be able to:

• Setup your Power Virtual Server

• Install and deploy OpenShift on Power Virtual Server using any of these three methods:

  • Installer-provisioned infrastructure (IPI) installation
    This method is the go-to approach that uses Red Hat's out-of-the-box automation for OpenShift installations. The installer has built-in logic that provisions every component your cluster needs.

  • User-provisioned infrastructure (UPI) installation
    This method is a manual and customizable installation approach that foregoes the automation of IPI in favor of increased installation flexibility.

  • Container image installation helper script
    This method provides additional flexibility and enables additional use cases like deploying a cluster as part of a CI/CD workflow.