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It’s easy, even comforting, to blend in with your badge. We introduce ourselves with our name followed by the company. We join meetings carrying that title. We post with the credibility it gives. But at the end of the day, the company is just where you are, not who you are. You are what you’ve built. What you’ve learned, and taught. You are the reputation that stands when your name shows up alone. You are the value that stays when the badge is gone. ...

This article was originally published at https://cloud.redhat.com/experts/aro/private-cluster/ A Quickstart guide to deploying a Private Azure Red Hat OpenShift cluster. Prerequisites Azure CLI Obviously you’ll need to have an Azure account to configure the CLI against. MacOS See Azure Docs for alternative install options. Install Azure CLI using homebrew brew update && brew install azure-cli Install sshuttle using homebrew brew install sshuttle Linux See Azure Docs for alternative install options. Import the Microsoft Keys sudo rpm --import https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc Add the Microsoft Yum Repository cat << EOF | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/azure-cli.repo [azure-cli] name=Azure CLI baseurl=https://packages.microsoft.com/yumrepos/azure-cli enabled=1 gpgcheck=1 gpgkey=https://packages.microsoft.com/keys/microsoft.asc EOF Install Azure CLI sudo dnf install -y azure-cli sshuttle Prepare Azure Account for Azure OpenShift Log into the Azure CLI by running the following and then authorizing through your Web Browser az login Make sure you have enough Quota (change the location if you’re not using East US) az vm list-usage --location "East US" -o table See Addendum – Adding Quota to ARO account if you have less than 36 Quota left for Total Regional CPUs ...

When working with development or test environments in Azure, a common need is secure access to internal resources without exposing them directly to the internet. While VPN solutions are a robust way to achieve this, they can often be overkill for simple use cases, especially when you just want to access a few VMs or services for testing. A jump host combined with sshuttle offers a simple, VPN-like solution that can be quickly deployed and used to tunnel traffic to your Azure resources—without the overhead of setting up a full VPN. ...

This article was originally published at https://cloud.redhat.com/experts/aro/acm-odf-aro/ A guide to deploying Advanced Cluster Management (ACM) and OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) for Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Disaster Recovery. Overview VolSync is not supported for ARO in ACM: https://access.redhat.com/articles/7006295 so if you run into issues and file a support ticket, you will receive the information that ARO is not supported. In today’s fast-paced and data-driven world, ensuring the resilience and availability of your applications and data has never been more critical. The unexpected can happen at any moment, and the ability to recover quickly and efficiently is paramount. That’s where OpenShift Advanced Cluster Management (ACM) and OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) come into play. In this guide, we will explore the deployment of ACM and ODF for disaster recovery (DR) purposes, empowering you to safeguard your applications and data across multiple clusters. ...

This article was originally published at Configure ARO to use Microsoft Entra ID Group Claims | Red Hat Cloud Experts This guide demonstrates how to utilize the OpenID Connect group claim functionality implemented in OpenShift 4.10. This functionality allows an identity provider to provide a user’s group membership for use within OpenShift. This guide will walk through the creation of an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) application, configure the necessary Azure AD groups, and configure Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) to authenticate and manage authorization using Azure AD. ...

This article was originally published at ARO with Nvidia GPU Workloads | Red Hat Cloud Experts ARO guide to running Nvidia GPU workloads. Prerequisites oc cli Helm jq, moreutils, and gettext package An ARO 4.14 cluster Note: If you need to install an ARO cluster, please read our ARO Terraform Install Guide. Please be sure if you’re installing or using an existing ARO cluster that it is 4.14.x or higher. Note: Please ensure your ARO cluster was created with a valid pull secret (to verify make sure you can see the Operator Hub in the cluster’s console). If not, you can follow these instructions. ...

This article was originally published at What to consider when using Azure AD as IDP? | Red Hat Cloud Experts In this guide, we will discuss key considerations when using Azure Active Directory (AAD) as the Identity Provider (IDP) for your ARO or ROSA cluster. Below are some helpful references: Configure ARO to Use Azure AD Configuring IDP for ROSA, OSD, and ARO Default Access for All Users in Azure Active Directory Once you set up AAD as the IDP for your cluster, it’s important to note that by default, all users in your Azure Active Directory instance will have access to the cluster. They can log in using their AAD credentials through the OpenShift Web Console endpoint: ...

Great! You just started your Azure journey and now it’s time to scale your infrastructure to meet the growing demands of your business. Microsoft Azure offers a robust cloud platform that can grow with you, but where do you begin? This article will introduce you to three fundamental building blocks for your Azure journey: Azure Subscriptions, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and Azure Enterprise Scale Landing Zones. Understanding the Basics Microsoft Entra ID (Former Azure Active Directory) Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), is the backbone of identity and access management in Azure. It is a cloud-based identity and access management service that provides: ...

Introduction: In the realm of cloud computing, optimizing costs is paramount for businesses leveraging Microsoft Azure. Azure offers two primary cost-saving mechanisms: Azure Reservations and Azure Savings Plans. Both options come with distinct advantages, disadvantages, and usage scenarios. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore these features, penalties, and ideal use cases to empower you in making informed decisions tailored to your business needs. Understanding Azure Reservations: Azure Reservations provide businesses the opportunity to commit to one-year or three-year plans for various products within the Azure ecosystem. The commitment entails a promise of usage, enabling significant discounts of up to 72% off pay-as-you-go prices. ...

As I embark on my journey of learning about artificial intelligence (AI), I am discovering the fascinating world of large language models (LLMs) and their applications in various technologies. In this article, I aim to share my newfound knowledge and insights with others who are also beginning their journey in AI. We will explore OpenAI, one of the leading organizations in AI research and development, and compare its offerings with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service. ...