Kubernetes vs OpenShift: The Ultimate Build vs Buy Guide
Deciding between Vanilla Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift is one of the biggest choices a DevOps or platform engineering team will make. Is your choice helping you move faster, or is it introducing unwanted friction?
In this video, we break down the definitive "Build vs. Buy" dilemma in container orchestration, covering core differences across architecture, management, workflows, and cluster security.
👇 Timestamps to skip ahead:
00:00 - The Orchestration Dilemma (Build vs. Buy)
01:03 - Core Philosophies: Vanilla K8s vs. Red Hat OpenShift
02:16 - Architecture Management & OS Freedom (CoreOS vs. Ubuntu)
03:11 - Handling Traffic at the Edge (Ingress vs. Routes)
03:43 - Navigating DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps
05:32 - Securing the Cluster: Shift-Left to Runtime
07:29 - Making the Final Choice: Total Cost of Ownership
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