This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sindhuja N.S
Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) is a fully managed, enterprise-ready Kubernetes service jointly operated by Microsoft and Red Hat. It provides a consistent, secure, and scalable platform for running applications in the cloud without the burden of managing infrastructure.
When you plan to use ARO, it’s important to understand the deployment options available and how to prepare your Azure account and workstation before creating a cluster.
Deployment Options for ARO Clusters
Azure Red Hat OpenShift gives you two choices for how your cluster will be deployed: public or private.
- Public Cluster
The cluster can be accessed directly from the internet.
Best for testing, development, or situations where you want quick and easy external access.
Easy to set up, but security should be carefully managed through access controls and policies.
- Private Cluster
The cluster is isolated within a private network in Azure and not exposed to the public internet.
Best for production workloads, sensitive data, or industries that must follow strict compliance standards.
Provides stronger security but requires extra setup for private connectivity (like VPNs or ExpressRoute).
Preparing Your Azure Cloud Account
Before creating a cluster, you’ll need to make sure your Azure environment is ready.
Active Azure Subscription – Ensure you have an Azure subscription with enough resources available (compute, networking, and storage).
Correct Permissions – Your account should have the right roles (like Contributor or Owner) to create resources.
Networking – Decide upfront whether you want a public or private cluster. Based on that, you’ll need a Virtual Network (VNet) and subnets ready for the cluster to use.
Preparing Your Management Workstation
You’ll also need a workstation (laptop, desktop, or virtual machine) to manage and interact with your ARO cluster.
Azure Access – Have the Azure portal or Azure management tools set up and accessible.
OpenShift Access – Prepare to use the OpenShift console and tools to monitor and deploy applications once the cluster is live.
Optional Tools – Some organizations also use additional tools for monitoring, automation, or easier cluster management.
Creating the ARO Cluster
Once your Azure account and workstation are ready:
Choose the deployment mode (public or private).
Create a resource group and set up your networking.
Deploy the cluster through the Azure portal or automation tools.
Once provisioned, you can log in to the OpenShift web console and start creating and managing your applications.
Conclusion
Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift offers flexibility and enterprise-grade reliability with its public and private cluster deployment modes. Public clusters are quick to set up and ideal for experimentation, while private clusters provide the security needed for mission-critical applications.
By preparing your Azure subscription, permissions, and workstation ahead of time, you’ll be ready to deploy a secure and scalable OpenShift cluster that meets your organization’s needs.
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sindhuja N.S
Sindhuja N.S | Sciencx (2025-08-26T13:09:23+00:00) Learn the Different Options to Deploy Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift Clusters and Prepare Your Environment. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/26/learn-the-different-options-to-deploy-microsoft-azure-red-hat-openshift-clusters-and-prepare-your-environment/
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