You can download OpenShift on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
OpenShift is available as a binary download for Windows, which can be installed on Windows 10 or later.
The OpenShift binary download includes the OpenShift Container Platform, which allows you to deploy and manage containerized applications.
OpenShift can be deployed on a single node, but it's recommended to deploy it on multiple nodes for high availability.
The OpenShift installation process involves creating a directory for the installation and then running the installer script.
You can also deploy OpenShift on a cloud provider, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
To deploy OpenShift on a cloud provider, you'll need to create a virtual machine or instance and then install OpenShift on it.
The OpenShift installation process on a cloud provider is similar to the installation process on a local machine.
Preparation
Before you start the download process, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements.
You'll need at least 10GB of free disk space and a 64-bit operating system.
Choose the correct binary for your operating system, either 32-bit or 64-bit.
Download the binary from the official OpenShift website.
Verify the integrity of the downloaded file using the SHA-256 checksum.
Check the OpenShift documentation for the most up-to-date information on system requirements.
Installation
To install the OpenShift CLI on macOS, you can use the OpenShift Container Platform downloads page on the Red Hat Customer Portal.
You can download the OpenShift v4.11 macOS Client entry or the OpenShift v4.11 macOS arm64 Client entry, depending on your system architecture.
Navigate to the OpenShift Container Platform downloads page and select the appropriate version in the Version drop-down menu.
Click Download Now next to the OpenShift v4.11 macOS Client entry and save the file.
For macOS arm64, choose the OpenShift v4.11 macOS arm64 Client entry.
Unpack and unzip the archive, then move the oc binary to a directory on your PATH.
To check your PATH, open a terminal and execute the command: $echo$PATH.
Alternatively, you can install the OpenShift CLI by using Homebrew, a package manager for macOS.
You must have Homebrew installed to use this method.
Run the following command to install the openshift-cli package: $brew install openshift-cli.
Once installed, you can use the oc command to manage your OpenShift clusters.
Here are the basic steps to install the OpenShift CLI on macOS:
Create and Configure OCP Cluster
You can deploy a Red Hat OpenShift cluster in various environments, including the public cloud, your local development machine, and your datacenter.
To deploy in the public cloud, you can choose from supported providers like Amazon Web services, IBM, and Microsoft Azure.
You can get started with AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud by following the provided links.
Alternatively, you can deploy on your local development machine using Red Hat OpenShift Local, which allows you to create a minimal cluster on your desktop or laptop.
This is ideal for local development and testing.
For a more traditional setup, you can deploy in your datacenter by downloading and installing Red Hat OpenShift in existing IT environments.
MinIO Installation
To install MinIO, start by accessing the MinIO Operator Installation from the Administrator panel. Select Operators, then OperatorHub, and type "MinIO" into the Filter text entry.
From the search list, select the MinIO Operator tile, then click Install to begin the installation. Click MinIO Hybrid Cloud Object Storage and select Install Operator to start the Operator Installation procedure in OpenShift.
You can configure and deploy the Operator by following the walkthrough on the Install Operator page. Update channel options are available, but any selection will work.
For Installation Mode, select All namespaces on the cluster, and for Installed Namespace, select openshift-operators. Approval Strategy options are also available, with complete descriptions found in the Operator Installation Documentation.
Click Install to start the installation procedure, and track the progress on the web console widget. Once installation completes, click View Operator to view the MinIO Operator page.
For Helm deployments on OpenShift, add the following environment variables and volumes to the values.yaml in the Operator Helm chart before deploying:
on macOS
To install the OpenShift CLI on macOS, you can follow a few different methods. You can download the OpenShift CLI binary from the Red Hat Customer Portal, but you'll need to select the correct version and architecture for your system.
The first step is to navigate to the OpenShift Container Platform downloads page on the Red Hat Customer Portal. From there, select the appropriate version in the Version drop-down menu and click Download Now next to the OpenShift v4.11 macOS Client entry and save the file.
If you're using a Mac with an arm64 architecture, you'll need to choose the OpenShift v4.11 macOS arm64 Client entry instead. Once you've downloaded the file, unpack and unzip the archive.
Alternatively, you can install the OpenShift CLI using Homebrew, a popular package manager for macOS. To do this, you'll need to have Homebrew installed on your system. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Homebrew website.
To install the OpenShift CLI using Homebrew, simply run the following command in your terminal: $brew install openshift-cli. This will install the openshift-cli package and make the oc binary available on your system.
Here are the steps to install the OpenShift CLI on macOS using the Red Hat Customer Portal:
- Navigate to the OpenShift Container Platform downloads page on the Red Hat Customer Portal.
- Select the appropriate version in the Version drop-down menu.
- Click Download Now next to the OpenShift v4.11 macOS Client entry and save the file.
- Unpack and unzip the archive.
- Move the oc binary to a directory on your PATH.
Or, if you prefer to use Homebrew, here's the single step:
- Run the following command to install the openshift-cli package: $brew install openshift-cli
Individual Install, Upgrade, & Uninstall
To install OpenShift Command Line Interface (CLI), you'll need to run a command from the command line or PowerShell. This is a straightforward process that gets you up and running quickly.
The deployment method for OpenShift CLI is Individual Install, Upgrade, & Uninstall. This means you can manage the installation, upgrade, and uninstallation of the CLI separately.
To upgrade OpenShift CLI, you'll run a command from the command line or PowerShell, just like with the installation process. This ensures that your CLI is always up-to-date and running smoothly.
Here are the specific steps you can take:
- Install: Run a command from the command line or PowerShell.
- Upgrade: Run a command from the command line or PowerShell.
- Uninstall: Run a command from the command line or PowerShell.
Platforms
Red Hat OpenShift is a popular platform for containerized applications, and it's available on multiple platforms. You can run it on Linux, Windows, or even on a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.
Red Hat OpenShift can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, giving you flexibility in where you run your applications.
Red Hat OpenShift supports a wide range of container runtimes, including Docker and CRI-O, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your needs.
4.8+
If you're running RedHat OpenShift 4.8 or later, you're in luck because the MinIO Kubernetes Operator is available for you to use.
To install the MinIO Kubernetes Operator, you'll need to register your OpenShift cluster with Red Hat Marketplace for the necessary namespaces.
This requires following the instructions outlined in the article section about registering an OpenShift cluster with Red Hat Marketplace.
After registering your cluster, you can complete your purchase and access your software through the Red Hat Marketplace.
Application Platform
An application platform is a game-changer for developers and teams.
OpenShift Origin is a distribution of Kubernetes optimized for continuous application development and multi-tenant deployment. It adds developer and operations-centric tools on top of Kubernetes to enable rapid application development, easy deployment and scaling, and long-term lifecycle maintenance for small and large teams.
Origin is built around a core of Docker container packaging and Kubernetes container cluster management. This foundation provides a solid base for application lifecycle management functionality and DevOps tooling.
Origin provides a complete open source container application platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to download OpenShift installer?
To download the OpenShift installer, visit the OpenShift Cluster Manager site and access the Infrastructure Provider page for your chosen provider. From there, you can download the installation program.
Where to download OpenShift OC?
To download the OpenShift OC, visit the Red Hat Customer Portal and navigate to the OpenShift Container Platform downloads page. Select the desired version and click "Download Now" next to OpenShift v4.
Sources
- https://www.alibabacloud.com/blog/how-to-install-and-deploy-red-hat-openshift-container-platform-4-6-on-alibaba-cloud_597646
- https://min.io/docs/minio/kubernetes/openshift/operations/installation.html
- https://docs.openshift.com/container-platform/4.11/cli_reference/openshift_cli/getting-started-cli.html
- https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/openshift-cli
- https://developers.redhat.com/products/openshift/download
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