Google Kubernetes Engine vs Red Hat OpenShift

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Google Kubernetes Engine vs OpenShift: What are the differences?

Introduction

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and OpenShift are both popular platforms for managing containerized applications. While they share similarities, there are key differences that make each platform unique. This Markdown code provides a concise summary of the differences between GKE and OpenShift.

  1. Managed vs Self-Managed: GKE is a managed Kubernetes service provided by Google Cloud, which means Google manages the underlying infrastructure, including the control plane. On the other hand, OpenShift is a self-managed platform that requires the user to set up and manage the control plane themselves.

  2. Vendor Lock-in: GKE is tightly integrated with Google Cloud services, which can be beneficial for organizations already using Google Cloud or planning to do so. However, this can create vendor lock-in, as GKE may not be as compatible with other cloud providers. OpenShift, being an open-source platform, offers more flexibility and can be deployed on various cloud providers or on-premises.

  3. Pricing Model: GKE has a pay-as-you-go pricing model where users pay for the resources they use. This can be advantageous for organizations with fluctuating workloads. OpenShift, being self-managed, often requires a subscription or license agreement, which may involve fixed costs. This can be more suitable for organizations with predictable workloads.

  4. Ease of Deployment: GKE provides a streamlined and user-friendly deployment process, making it easier for users to set up and manage Kubernetes clusters. OpenShift, with its additional features and customization options, may have a steeper learning curve and more complex deployment process. It is better suited for organizations that require fine-grained control over their containerized applications.

  5. Integrated Tools and Services: GKE leverages Google Cloud's extensive ecosystem of tools and services, such as monitoring, logging, load balancing, and auto-scaling, which are seamlessly integrated with the platform. OpenShift also provides similar capabilities but may require additional configuration or integration with external services.

  6. Enterprise Support and Community: Both GKE and OpenShift have active communities and offer enterprise support options. However, GKE benefits from Google's reputation and resources, providing robust support and a large community of users. OpenShift, being an open-source project primarily supported by Red Hat, offers support through Red Hat's enterprise-level services.

In summary, GKE is a fully managed Kubernetes service with tight integration to Google Cloud, while OpenShift is a self-managed and more flexible platform that can be deployed across cloud providers. GKE offers a streamlined deployment process and Google Cloud integration, while OpenShift provides additional customization options and a broader range of deployment possibilities.

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    Backed by Google
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    Powered by kubernetes
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    Docker
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    Scalable
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    Open source
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    Command line interface is intuitive
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    Decoupled app
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    Provisioning
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    Declarative management
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    Good free plan
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    Open Source
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    Easy setup
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    Nodejs support
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    Well documented
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    Custom domains
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    Mongodb support
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    Clean and simple architecture
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    PHP support
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    Customizable environments
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    Ability to run CRON jobs
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    Easier than Heroku for a WordPress blog
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    Easy deployment
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    PostgreSQL support
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    Autoscaling
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    Good balance between Heroku and AWS for flexibility
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    Free, Easy Setup, Lot of Gear or D.I.Y Gear
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    Shell access to gears
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    Great Support
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    High Security
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    Logging & Metrics
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    Cloud Agnostic
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    Runs Anywhere - AWS, GCP, Azure
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    No credit card needed
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    Because it is easy to manage
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    Secure
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    Meteor support
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    Overly complicated and over engineered in majority of e
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    Golang support
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    Its free and offer custom domain usage
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    Autoscaling at a good price point
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    Easy setup and great customer support
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    MultiCloud
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    Great free plan with excellent support
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    This is the only free one among the three as of today

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      Decisions are made for you, limiting your options
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      Behind, sometimes severely, the upstreams

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    What is Google Kubernetes Engine?

    Container Engine takes care of provisioning and maintaining the underlying virtual machine cluster, scaling your application, and operational logistics like logging, monitoring, and health management.

    What is Red Hat OpenShift?

    OpenShift is Red Hat's Cloud Computing Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering. OpenShift is an application platform in the cloud where application developers and teams can build, test, deploy, and run their applications.

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