OpenShift Architecture

The Digital Rebar Platform OpenShift Content Bundle provides comprehensive automation for deploying and managing OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters. This architecture documentation covers the design principles, components, and requirements for OpenShift deployments through DRP.

Documentation Structure

• Architecture Overview: Core components and system design
• Requirements: Detailed deployment prerequisites

Integration Points

For operational documentation and advanced features, refer to the OpenShift Operator Guide.

Key Architectural Concepts

The OpenShift Content Bundle architecture is built around several key concepts:

1. Infrastructure Automation

   • Automated node provisioning
   • Configuration management
   • Network integration

2. Component Management

   • Load balancers
   • Control plane nodes
   • Worker nodes
   • Registry services

3. Network Design

   • Machine networks
   • Service networks
   • Pod networks

4. Security Architecture

   • Certificate management
   • Authentication systems
   • Network policies

5. Deployment Patterns

   • Connected deployments
   • Air-gapped environments
   • High availability configurations

For implementation details, consult the OpenShift Operator Guide.