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Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Azure Red Hat OpenShift is a managed Kubernetes PaaS on Microsoft Azure that handles container deployment and scaling. It goes beyond standard orchestration by including OpenShift Virtualization and Confidential Containers, allowing you to run virtual machines alongside containers and secure sensitive workloads within the cluster. This setup consolidates compute resources into a single managed environment, simplifying the operational overhead of maintaining a complex Kubernetes infrastructure.

This service suits teams needing enterprise-grade container orchestration with specific virtualization or security requirements. The main trade-off is the lack of a free tier, meaning you cannot test or prototype without incurring costs. Pricing is strictly pay-as-you-go, so even minimal usage generates charges. It fits established projects with budget allocation but may deter developers looking for a zero-cost entry point for experimentation or small-scale learning.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A