Merge pull request #398 from claudiol/cisco-blog

New Cisco and Validated Patterns team partnership blog

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+ date: 2024-01-16
+ title: Deploying Multicloud GitOps with Cisco FlashStack Data Center and Portworx Enterprise
+ summary: Partnership between the Validated Patterns team and Cisco Compute Solutions Technical Marketing team on how to deploy MultiCloud GitOps with FlashStack and Portworx Enterprise.
+ author: Lester Claudio
+ blog_tags:
+ - patterns
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+# Deploying Multicloud GitOps with Cisco FlashStack Data Center and Portworx Enterprise
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+The Validated Patterns team, in partnership with Cisco Compute Solutions Technical Marketing team led by Paniraj Koppa, has delivered a white paper detailing how to deploy the [MultiCloud GitOps](https://validatedpatterns.io/patterns/multicloud-gitops/) Validated Pattern with the [Cisco FlashStack Data Center](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/computing/converged-infrastructure/pure-storage/index.html) platform. This platform integrates Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Cisco Networking, Pure Storage FlashArray and Portworx Enterprise Kubernetes Storage Platform with Red Hat® OpenShift®. Cisco's distinction as the first OEM partner to validate the Multicloud GitOps Validated Pattern on-premises, utilizing their leading-edge Cisco hardware, reinforces the depth of their partnership and collaborative efforts with Red Hat.
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+In the dynamic realm of enterprise IT, the demand for seamless application deployment across diverse cloud environments has reached a critical point. Enter Cisco's groundbreaking solution—a fusion of Multicloud GitOps validated patterns and the robust FlashStack Data Center infrastructure. The [FlashStack for Hybrid Multicloud GitOps White Paper](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/flashstack-hybrid-multicloud-gitops-wp.html), published by Cisco, offers a comprehensive guide that unveils the architectural nuances, best practices, and a deep dive into the technologies driving this innovative deployment framework.
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+At the core of this solution lies Cisco's FlashStack Data Center, a robust and scalable infrastructure designed to support diverse workload requirements. The hardware and software components employed in Cisco's internal labs validate the efficacy of this solution, ensuring a reliable and efficient deployment framework.
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+In this white paper, Cisco outlines the hardware and software components and how they provide value for cloud-native workloads delivered across a hybrid cloud environment. The Cisco FlashStack solution provides an outstanding unified system to deliver robust, business critical applications. Red Hat's Multicloud GitOps Validated Pattern delivers a codified GitOps framework for deploying and configuring distributed software architectures in a predictable, repeatable, and extensible manner. By combining a ready-built system infrastructure with a validated deployment solution for Red Hat OpenShift, Portworx Enterprise, and other core software components, organizations can accelerate the time to value for a modern application development and deployment platform. Notably, the flexibility of this solution extends beyond the unified hardware infrastructure and incorporates a complete cloud-native application development and deployment platform with key management, security, registry, and cluster data management services.
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+The deployment of [Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform](https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift/container-platform) serves as a cornerstone of this solution. The Multicloud GitOps Validated Pattern seamlessly deploys additional solution components, such as [Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management](https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/management/advanced-cluster-management), [Red Hat OpenShift GitOps](https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/cloud-computing/openshift/gitops), and [Portworx Enterprise](https://portworx.com/services/kubernetes-storage/) providing a complete platform. Leveraging the robustness of Cisco UCS server platforms, organizations can manage and orchestrate containerized applications on-premises and across multi cloud environments. The versatility of Red Hat OpenShift, coupled with the reliability of Cisco UCS servers, forms a powerful synergy driving efficiency and performance.
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+Not only does the Cisco white paper provide an architectural blueprint; it also addresses critical considerations and best practices imperative for a successful deployment. From architectural nuances to operational best practices, enterprises gain insights into optimizing their infrastructure for Multicloud GitOps, ensuring a smooth and efficient deployment experience.
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+This adaptability allows organizations to tailor their infrastructure configurations based on specific performance or scalability requirements.
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+The Multicloud GitOps Validated Pattern deployment guidance provided in the Cisco white paper, coupled with the robustness of Cisco FlashStack Data Center, forms a compelling solution for organizations seeking to streamline deployment and configuration of a cloud native application development and deployment platform. The integration of Red Hat OpenShift on Cisco UCS servers presents a flexible and efficient architecture for modern, agile businesses. The synergy of these technologies within the [Multicloud Gitops](https://validatedpatterns.io/patterns/multicloud-gitops/) Validated Pattern, supported by FlashStack Data Center infrastructure, heralds a new era of agile, scalable, and efficient application deployments for organizations adopting modern application practices.
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+For more detailed information please refer to the [FlashStack for Hybrid Multicloud GitOps White Paper](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/flashstack-hybrid-multicloud-gitops-wp.html) published by Cisco, and learn more about the MultiCloud GitOps pattern as well as other popular Validated Patterns at [validatedpatterns.io](http://validatedpatterns.io/).