OpenShift Virtualization Services
We help enterprises modernize their virtualization infrastructure with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, offering end-to-end services from readiness assessments to production-ready deployments and team enablement.
OpenShift Virtualization Advantages
Reduce VMware Licensing Costs
Significantly lower your virtualization expenses by migrating from costly VMware licensing to OpenShift Virtualization, delivering enterprise-grade VM management while optimizing your infrastructure budget.
Unified Platform Management
Eliminate operational silos by managing both virtual machines and containers through a single platform, reducing complexity while enabling your teams to leverage consistent tools and processes.
Strategic Path to Containerization
Maintain critical legacy workloads alongside modern containerized applications, creating a flexible migration path that respects your timeline while positioning your infrastructure for future innovation.
The Shadow-Soft Difference
Technical Leadership
Our leadership team will partner with you to make your OpenShift Virtualization vision a reality, providing strategic guidance on VMware migration strategies and containerization roadmaps that align with your business objectives.
Technical Excellence
We maintain deep technical expertise through our team of certified professionals, including Red Hat OpenShift Specialists with virtualization expertise, and architects experienced in both traditional VM and container platforms to ensure seamless integration.
End-to-End Delivery Model
From virtualization assessment to OpenShift implementation to team enablement, we provide comprehensive services that ensure successful outcomes at every stage, minimizing risk in your transition from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization.
Client Stories
Compliance Solutions Provider Accelerates Modernization with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
Compliance solutions provider modernizes infrastructure with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, reducing costs and improving security while maintaining compliance and scalability.
Insurance Claims Provider Migrates from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, Avoiding 400% License Price Increase
Insurance provider cuts costs by migrating from VMware to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, avoiding a 400% license price hike while enhancing scalability and future-proofing their IT infrastructure.
Our OpenShift Virtualization Services
- VMware Migration Assessment
- Implementation & Deployment
- VMware Migration Program
- Team Enablement
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VMware Migration Assessment
VMware Migration ASsessment
Time Frame: 2-3 Week Engagement
Our VMware Migration Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of your existing VMware environment and develops a strategic roadmap for migration to OpenShift Virtualization. Led by our certified specialists, we analyze your current infrastructure, applications, and dependencies to design a migration approach that minimizes risk while maximizing business value.
Technical Outcomes:
- Detailed inventory analysis of VMware infrastructure including VM configurations, dependencies, and resource utilization patterns
- Comprehensive migration strategy with prioritized workloads and recommended approaches for successful transition
- Risk assessment with mitigation strategies for critical workloads and identification of modernization opportunities
Business Outcomes:
- Clear understanding of migration costs, timeline, and resource requirements to support accurate budgeting and planning
- Strategic roadmap aligning infrastructure transformation with business objectives while minimizing operational disruption
- Identification of cost-saving opportunities through infrastructure optimization and automation
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive assessment report documenting current state, target architecture, and gap analysis with recommendations
- Migration roadmap with phased implementation plan, resource requirements, and critical success factors
- Executive presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and business case for migration
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Implementation & Deployment
OpenShift Virtualization Deployment
Time Frame: 4-6 Week Engagement
Our OpenShift Virtualization Deployment service implements a production-ready virtualization platform on Red Hat OpenShift, enabling you to run virtual machines alongside containers in a unified environment. Our certified OpenShift specialists follow proven methodologies to deploy a secure, scalable solution designed for your specific workload requirements.
Technical Outcomes:
- Fully configured OpenShift Virtualization environment with monitoring, security controls, and disaster recovery capabilities
- Integration with existing infrastructure including networking, storage, and authentication systems for seamless operations
- Automated deployment pipelines for virtual machines with standardized templates and governance controls
Business Outcomes:
- Reduced infrastructure complexity and operational costs through unified management of containers and virtual machines
- Accelerated application modernization by enabling incremental migration from VMs to containers within a single platform
- Improved resource utilization and performance through optimized infrastructure configuration
Deliverables:
- Production-ready OpenShift Virtualization platform with documented configuration and operational procedures
- Implementation documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration details, and validated testing results
- Knowledge transfer sessions covering day-to-day management and troubleshooting procedures
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VMware Migration Program
VMware Migration Program
Time Frame: 8-12 Week Engagement
Our VMware Migration Program provides end-to-end services for moving your VMware workloads to OpenShift Virtualization with minimal business disruption. This comprehensive program combines our technical expertise with proven migration methodologies to ensure successful outcomes across assessment, planning, migration execution, and optimization phases.
Technical Outcomes:
- Successful migration of prioritized VMware workloads to OpenShift Virtualization with validated functionality and performance
- Automated migration processes for consistent, repeatable workload transitions with minimal manual intervention
- Optimized virtual machine configurations for enhanced performance, security, and resource utilization
Business Outcomes:
- Minimized business disruption through carefully orchestrated migration waves aligned with business priorities
- Reduced operational costs through platform consolidation, increased automation, and optimized resource utilization
- Accelerated digital transformation by establishing a foundation for containerization and application modernization
Deliverables:
- Migration execution plan with detailed wave planning, success criteria, and rollback procedures for risk mitigation
- Automated migration tooling and scripts customized for your specific environment and requirements
- Post-migration validation report documenting successful transitions and performance metrics with optimization recommendations
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Team Enablement
OpenShift Virtualization Team Enablement
Time Frame: 3-4 Week Engagement
Our OpenShift Team Enablement service prepares your IT staff to effectively manage, maintain, and optimize your OpenShift Virtualization environment. Through a combination of structured knowledge transfer, hands-on workshops, and customized documentation, we ensure your team develops the skills to operate the platform independently.
Technical Outcomes:
- Skilled operations team capable of managing day-to-day OpenShift Virtualization administration and troubleshooting
- Established procedures for environment maintenance including updates, scaling, and backup/recovery aligned with best practices
- Enhanced development team capabilities for deploying and optimizing virtualized workloads on the OpenShift platform
Business Outcomes:
- Reduced dependency on external support through comprehensive internal knowledge development and capability building
- Accelerated innovation through team empowerment and understanding of platform capabilities for new use cases
- Sustainable operational model ensuring continued value realization from your OpenShift investment
Deliverables:
- Customized training program including role-based learning paths and hands-on workshops for operations teams
- Comprehensive runbooks and standard operating procedures tailored to your specific environment requirements
- Skills assessment and certification roadmap with recommended learning paths for ongoing team development
What Our Partners Say
"Shadow-Soft's inclusion in the Partner Practice Accelerator program is exciting. Their expertise in automation and application modernization will be invaluable to enterprises leveraging Red Hat technologies. This collaboration enables us to provide commercial customers with the solutions and support they need to successfully adopt Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform."
Richard SimeoneEast Commercial Sales Leader at Red Hat
News and Resources
Modernize with OpenShift Virtualization: A Journey Beyond Cost Savings
Learn why migrating to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization is more than just a cost-saving measure – it's an opportunity to embark on a modernization journey.
Achieving Intelligent Observability with Dynatrace and Red Hat OpenShift: Shadow-Soft's 4-Week Pilot
Shadow-Soft, a trusted partner of Red Hat® and Dynatrace®, is excited to announce a new 4-week pilot engagement that combines the power of Red Hat® OpenShift® with Dynatrace's advanced observability and AI-driven monitoring capabilities.
Shadow-Soft Joins Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program
Shadow-Soft announces its participation in Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialized growth pathway for select partners with validated professional services delivery capabilities.
FAQ
How long does a typical migration to OpenShift Virtualization take?
A standard migration typically takes 8-16 weeks depending on environment complexity and number of VMs. This includes assessment, platform deployment, and phased workload migration phases.
What are the key benefits of migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization?
Key benefits include reduced licensing costs, unified management of containers and VMs, improved resource utilization, enhanced security posture, and a clear path to containerization for appropriate workloads.
Which workloads are most suitable for migration to OpenShift Virtualization?
Most virtualized workloads are suitable candidates, but the best initial targets include development/test environments, stateless applications, and non-mission-critical systems. We conduct a thorough assessment to identify and prioritize migration candidates.
How do you ensure minimal disruption during migration?
We employ a carefully phased migration approach with comprehensive testing at each stage. Our methodology includes detailed pre-migration validation, parallel running where appropriate, and coordinated cutover windows based on application dependencies and business requirements.
What level of training do our teams need for OpenShift Virtualization?
Our enablement program provides comprehensive training tailored to your team's existing skill levels. For VMware administrators, we typically deliver a 4-week program covering OpenShift fundamentals, virtualization management, and operational procedures to ensure your team is fully capable of managing the environment.
What are the infrastructure requirements for OpenShift Virtualization?
OpenShift Virtualization runs on standard OpenShift infrastructure with additional considerations for storage performance, memory capacity, and network configuration to support VM workloads. Our assessment phase will identify specific requirements based on your workload characteristics.
Can we run both VMware and OpenShift Virtualization in parallel?
Yes, a parallel approach is common during migration phases. We establish proper connectivity and management processes to support both environments while gradually transitioning workloads according to the migration plan.
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