Category: openshift
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Michael Schmidt
Sep 29th, 2026 | 13 min read
OpenShift Virtualization vs VMware: What the Storage Layer Actually Includes on Each Side
Two searches land on nearly the same page and they are not the same question. One asks whether to run VMs or containers. The other asks what happens to the storage under a virtual machine that moves off vSphere and onto OpenShift Virtualization without changing at all. This post answers the second one, on four criteria stated before the comparison starts.
Michael Schmidt
Sep 23rd, 2026 | 10 min read
OpenShift Container Platform, Platform Plus, or Virtualization Engine: What Storage Each One Actually Includes
"Storage is included in our OpenShift subscription" is the most common sentence in an OpenShift Virtualization storage conversation, and whether it is true depends entirely on which edition is on the paperwork. Here is what each edition actually includes, which capabilities are a separate licence, and where the honest answer does not favour us either.
Chris Engelbert
Apr 6th, 2026 | 4 min read
NVMe-oF Storage for OpenShift
Learn where NVMe-oF fits in OpenShift storage architecture, how NVMe/TCP and NVMe/RoCE differ, and what platform teams should validate before rollout.
Chris Engelbert
Apr 6th, 2026 | 4 min read
Storage High Availability for OpenShift
Design storage high availability for OpenShift by aligning replication, topology, failover testing, and application recovery expectations.
Rob Pankow
Apr 3rd, 2026 | 6 min read
The 2026 OpenShift Data Stack
The 2026 OpenShift data stack is not just containers plus storage. It combines virtualization, Kubernetes-native block storage, and a better database workflow for private-cloud and VMware-exit programs.
Chris Engelbert
Mar 30th, 2026 | 6 min read
How to Build a Low-Latency Data Platform with OpenShift
Build a low-latency OpenShift data platform by designing for p99 behavior across node pools, storage classes, network paths, and day-2 operations.
Rob Pankow
Mar 28th, 2026 | 8 min read
HCI Storage for OpenShift: Software-Defined Flexibility vs. Appliance Lock-In
Appliance-based HCI bundles compute, storage, and OpenShift into a single vendor stack — but the hardware lock-in and premium cost often outweigh the convenience. Software-defined HCI gives platform teams the same operational model on commodity NVMe hardware.
Rob Pankow
Mar 28th, 2026 | 8 min read
OpenShift Data Foundation Alternative: What to Evaluate Before Committing to ODF
ODF is the default Red Hat storage recommendation for OpenShift, but it inherits Ceph's operational complexity and performance tradeoffs. Here is what platform teams should evaluate before committing.
Rob Pankow
Mar 27th, 2026 | 8 min read
Best Openshift HCI Storage Solutions 2026
The best OpenShift HCI storage solutions in 2026 depend on workload criticality, platform maturity, and operating model. Compare simplyblock, OpenShift Data Foundation, and Nutanix.
Chris Engelbert
Mar 27th, 2026 | 6 min read
How to Guarantee Quality of Service with OpenShift Storage
Learn how to guarantee OpenShift storage QoS using CSI policy tiers, tenant isolation, and measurable SLO guardrails with simplyblock for predictable p99 latency.
Rob Pankow
Feb 19th, 2026 | 5 min read
Simplyblock vs. OpenShift Data Foundation: A Technical Storage Comparison
A technical comparison of simplyblock and OpenShift Data Foundation for OpenShift teams choosing between NVMe-native block storage and Ceph-based integrated storage.
Chris Engelbert
Feb 6th, 2026 | 7 min read
Best Openshift Storage 2026
Choosing OpenShift storage in 2026 means balancing performance, operational complexity, and cost. Here are three practical options: simplyblock, OpenEBS, and Ceph.
Chris Engelbert
Jan 28th, 2026 | 7 min read
Best storage for On-Prem Openshift
Comparing on-prem OpenShift storage options in 2026: Simplyblock, OpenShift Data Foundation, and Longhorn across performance, operations, and cost control.