Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is mentioned by 16% (12 of 76) of reviewers, frequently in conjunction with other Red Hat products, indicating its role in the broader Red Hat ecosystem. This suggests users often integrate Ansible for automation tasks within their OpenShift environments.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is mentioned by 16% (12 of 76) of reviewers, often alongside other platforms, suggesting it is being evaluated as an alternative or complementary technology. The mentions do not indicate a strong positive or negative sentiment, but rather a comparison point in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

Red Hat OpenShift is mentioned by 5% (4 of 76) of reviewers, often in the context of other Red Hat products. This implies that users are discussing OpenShift as part of a larger suite of Red Hat solutions.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is mentioned by approximately 4% (3 of 76) of reviewers. The mentions are generally positive, suggesting that RHEL is a foundational component in the infrastructure where OpenShift is deployed.

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) is mentioned by approximately 4% (3 of 76) of reviewers, indicating it is considered among users exploring container orchestration platforms. These mentions suggest that EKS is a relevant alternative or comparison point for those using or evaluating OpenShift.

Approximately 19.7% (15 of 76) of reviewers indicate that Red Hat OpenShift leads to faster development and deployment. Reviewers specifically mention decreased time to market and faster production of services as key benefits. The integration with tools like ArgoCD is also praised for simplifying reproduction in case of outages.

Around 11.8% (9 of 76) of reviewers credit Red Hat OpenShift with increased productivity and efficiency. This is attributed to the automation of workflows and decreased time for cluster and node upgrades. Some reviewers highlight the ability to rapidly deploy pipelines from QA to production environments.

Another 11.8% (9 of 76) of reviewers cite security improvements as a benefit of Red Hat OpenShift. Reviewers mention an increased security posture and better security, particularly when combined with ACS. The platform is seen as providing a boost to security and trust.

Also at 11.8% (9 of 76), reviewers report cost reductions and savings as a positive impact of using Red Hat OpenShift. These savings are linked to better management, problem resolution, and the nature of Kubernetes, which leads to savings on hardware costs. Increased savings on virtualization licensing and overall cost savings with HCP are also noted.

A smaller segment, 3.9% (3 of 76) of reviewers, express negative experiences related to upgrades and fix issues. Difficulties in applying fixes and upgrades, as well as upgrades getting stuck, are the primary concerns raised.

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is frequently mentioned alongside OpenShift, appearing in 29% (22 of 76) of reviews. The sentiment is mixed, implying a range of experiences with the platform. Reviewers often list it in conjunction with other Red Hat products and other platforms.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is mentioned by 17% (13 of 76) of reviewers as software used alongside OpenShift. Similar to Ansible, the sentiment is mixed. It is often mentioned in conjunction with other Red Hat products and sometimes with other operating systems.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is mentioned by 3% (2 of 76) of reviewers. As with other software, the sentiment is mixed. It is mentioned alongside other container services.

A substantial number of reviewers, 18% (14 of 76), positively highlight Red Hat OpenShift's role in containerization and deployment. They utilize it for deploying various homegrown applications and as a container virtualization solution. Reviewers also consider it a swift platform for VMware alternatives, especially for migrating to containerization within on-premise hardware.

Around 14% (11 of 76) of reviewers mention using Red Hat OpenShift for containerizing applications, especially SaaS services, with mixed sentiment. They also utilize it for production and development services in Microsoft Azure OpenShift. Some reviewers highlight improvements in CI/CD and productivity after adopting Red Hat OpenShift, while others mention using it to migrate monolithic apps on VMs to containers.

Approximately 13% (10 of 76) of reviewers report using Red Hat OpenShift for hosting containerized workloads, with positive sentiment tied to orchestration and support. They leverage it to manage numerous clusters in Azure, addressing complex use cases and security challenges. Additionally, reviewers use it for container development and building cloud-native ready applications.

About 12% (9 of 76) of reviewers positively describe using Red Hat OpenShift for application deployment. They run scalable RESTful Web services and provide a developer platform for various application teams. Reviewers also use it for running pods related to hosting web apps, builds, and ephemeral testing environments.

Around 12% (9 of 76) of reviewers discuss infrastructure and various use cases for Red Hat OpenShift, expressing mixed sentiment. They use it to run microservices, host applications without persistent storage, and modernize their environments. Reviewers also mention delivering managed OpenShift clusters to customers and using it for Telco workloads.

A substantial number of users, 32% (24 of 76), leverage Red Hat OpenShift in on-premise environments. This is often driven by security concerns, data governance policies, or regulatory requirements. Some users are combining on-premise setups with CI/CD pipelines for rolling updates.

About 14% (11 of 76) of reviewers utilize Red Hat OpenShift in cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. Some are using it for testing purposes via ROSA and ARO, finding deployment quick and easy. However, some note that its functionality can be dependent on design choices that may not always align perfectly with Red Hat OpenShift.

Approximately 13% (10 of 76) of reviewers are employing a hybrid cloud approach with Red Hat OpenShift. This often involves a combination of on-premises and cloud deployments, driven by customer use cases, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Some users are exploring cloud options to complement their existing on-premise setups.

Around 12% (9 of 76) of users specifically highlight their on-premises usage of Red Hat OpenShift. These deployments range from development and production environments to sandbox environments. Some users are running OpenShift on bare metal or on top of OpenStack.

Around 9% (7 of 76) of the reviewers are using Red Hat OpenShift in a multi-environment strategy. This includes moving workloads between different environments such as Azure, AWS, and on-premises. The ability to deploy the same platform across different environments is seen as beneficial.

The reliability and stability of OpenShift are frequently praised, with 13% (10 of 76) of reviewers highlighting its robust design and stable environment for running applications. Reviewers find the platform to be very stable and reliable, contributing to a dependable operational experience.

OpenShift's security features are highly valued by reviewers, with 13% (10 of 76) mentioning the platform's robust security controls and secure-by-default settings. Reviewers appreciate the advanced cluster security and overall security management capabilities.

Reviewers appreciate OpenShift's scalability and performance capabilities, which allow for quick deployment and efficient resource management. The platform's ability to scale both horizontally and vertically is a key benefit, making applications more robust. Scalability and performance were each mentioned by 13% (10 of 76) of reviewers.

OpenShift's operator capabilities are well-regarded, with 9% (7 of 76) of reviewers appreciating the variety of operators available and their ease of deployment and use. Operators simplify the process of adding major features, enhancing the platform's functionality and manageability.