In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, organizations encounter a myriad of challenges when deploying applications across a spectrum of infrastructure deployments, from expansive cloud networks to resource-constrained edge environments. Each deployment footprint comes with its own set of unique requirements, demanding standardized solutions for seamless integration.
Amidst this complexity, developers seeking to build applications for multiple architectures have been targeting Arm Neoverse platforms as a go-to choice for their implementations. This is because of a unique combination of design flexibility, efficiency, performance, and ecosystem maturity that only Arm Neoverse provides.
Since open source and cloud-native software have emerged as catalysts for innovation, facilitating the creation of pervasive infrastructure solutions, Linux has served as the foundation for open source-based deployments. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) stands out as one of the most widely deployed commercial Linux distributions, offering enterprise-grade support and stability to fuel innovation in diverse deployment environments.
Let's explore how Arm and Red Hat technologies help unlock new possibilities for customers and advance the software ecosystem.
For over a dozen years, the work between Arm and Red Hat focuses on innovation in the realm of infrastructure solutions and has helped to address the dynamic demands of modern computing environments.
Joint engineering efforts have empowered developers to harness the power of foundational software such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Red Hat OpenShift across a diverse array of Arm platforms paving the way for seamless application development and deployment across industries.
Both companies are targeting automotive, telco, and edge segments focusing on development of energy-efficient solutions tailored to address deployment challenges. By leveraging their core technologies, Arm and Red Hat remain at the forefront of sustainable computing, driving optimal performance while minimizing environmental impact.
The collaboration extends beyond product development to encompass the advancement of open standards initiatives. Through active participation in organizations like The Linux Foundation and CNCF, as well as industry consortia like Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE) and Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) project, Arm and Red Hat champion interoperability and compatibility, laying the groundwork for a more unified and accessible computing ecosystem. Together, we collaborate on CNCF projects such as KubeVirt, Rook, and Kepler, enabling virtual machine workloads on Kubernetes, while joint efforts within SOAFEE and OPI accelerate the development of software-defined vehicle and help define the new class of network, security and storage accelerators, respectively.
This multi-faceted collaboration between the two companies underscores a shared commitment to driving innovation and advancing the future of infrastructure solutions.
In today's fast-paced computing infrastructure landscape, software standardization plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless experience from development to deployment. Arm and Red Hat have joined forces in this endeavor, collaborating on standardization efforts like Arm SystemReady program that ensures compatibility and ease of deployment for operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Arm-based platforms, bolstering performance and enhancing compatibility with the latest features of Arm architecture.
Typical software deployment options span across bare metal, virtualization and container footprints. This week Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 has been introduced that includes full support for virtualization on 64-bit Arm server platforms, enabling Arm users to enjoy a seamless virtualization experience, comparable to x86 architectures.
Virtualization not only offers better system resource management options but also facilitates hardware passthrough access for specialized devices, such as workload accelerators, through features like Virtual Function I/O (VFIO).
Higher in the software stack, Kubernetes is widely used as a linchpin for automating deployments, scaling, and managing containerized applications. Red Hat OpenShift provides robust support for Arm-based infrastructure and extends it to even smaller physical footprints with Red Hat Device Edge, a lightweight implementation tailored for edge computing workloads on Arm platforms, fueling greater agility and efficiency in the era of distributed computing.
The dynamic collaboration between Arm and Red Hat drives software innovations across diverse infrastructure deployments. The newly introduced support for virtualization on 64-bit Arm platforms in Red Hat Enterprise Linux marks a significant milestone, broadening development and deployment choices.
Virtualization support enables developers to seamlessly run Arm-based virtual machines (VMs) on their Linux desktops and servers, effortlessly transitioning standardized VMs between on-premises and cloud environments.
OEMs like Fujitsu, HPE, and Supermicro stand to benefit from enhanced server utilization and robust workload isolation control, ensuring optimal performance for their customers.
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) gain flexibility with additional packaging choices for their software products, catering to diverse end-user preferences.
Customers, in turn, reap the rewards of a truly seamless multi-architecture experience, enjoying VM support across both Arm and x86-based servers.
For enterprise IT organizations, native virtualization support not only enhances maintenance options but also offers unparalleled deployment flexibility, complemented by enterprise-grade support from Red Hat.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Arm and Red Hat signifies a pivotal step towards accelerating infrastructure solutions. By fostering interoperability, driving innovation, and expanding deployment options, this partnership paves the way for more dynamic and resilient IT landscape. With a focus on compatibility, performance, and energy efficiency, Arm and Red Hat are poised to shape the future of infrastructure solutions.
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