Kubernetes has emerged as a powerful foundation for deploying and managing cloud-native applications, and Red Hat OpenShift operators are the best way to streamline this. DH2i's DxOperator, the SQL Server Operator bundled with DxEnterprise and preferred by Microsoft for Kubernetes deployments, is now officially certified for OpenShift 4.19, and it's available from the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog. This compliments the recent RHEL 9.6 certification for DxEnterprise. The Openshift certification for DxOperator marks another milestone in delivering enterprise-grade solutions for customers running Microsoft SQL Server in containerized and hybrid cloud environments. Together, Red Hat and DH2i are simplifying how organizations deploy, manage, and scale SQL Server workloads, bringing together the best of two worlds. Customers can now enjoy greater automation, high availability, and operational consistency when using OpenShift in the Microsoft space. Simplifying Kubernetes SQL Server deployment DxOperator is the SQL Server Operator for Kubernetes endorsed by Microsoft. It's designed to automate the entire lifecycle of cloud-native Microsoft SQL Server Always-On Availability Group (AG) operations. It allows enterprises to take advantage of the scalability and automation of Kubernetes while maintaining the reliability and performance expected from SQL Server. Key features - Cloud-native design: Built on cloud-native principles such as microservice architecture, immutable infrastructure, and declarative configuration. DxOperator integrates easily into OpenShift, enabling standardized deployment pipelines and simplified lifecycle management. - Advanced architecture: Leveraging DH2i’s patented clustering technology, DxOperator unlocks true cross-platform database management. This gives IT teams unmatched flexibility and control over how they architect SQL Server Availability Groups in Kubernetes, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or across hybrid environments. - High availability: At its core, DxOperator is powered by DxEnterprise, DH2i's enterprise-grade clustering and availability framework. It delivers fully automated failover in seconds for SQL Server Availability Groups, ensuring continuous uptime and protecting against data loss, even in complex, distributed deployments. Why certification matters The certification of DxOperator for Red Hat OpenShift 4.19 gives customers confidence that the solution has passed rigorous Red Hat testing and meets the high standards of integration and reliability expected by enterprise customers. This also means that both Red Hat and DH2i support the technology. With this certification, OpenShift users can confidently deploy DxOperator knowing it is optimized for their OpenShift release, and fully supported by both DH2i and Red Hat. This joint validation empowers customers to build modern, cloud-ready SQL Server architectures with greater efficiency and trust. Enterprise-ready capabilities for OpenShift With DxOperator now certified for OpenShift 4.19, you can take advantage of several powerful capabilities designed to streamline database operations and improve business continuity: - Automated SQL Server deployment and failover: DxOperator simplifies the deployment of SQL Server containers within DxEnterprise's HA framework, providing fully automated failover for SQL Server Availability Groups, a capability that remains unique in the market. - Simplified sidecar architecture: SQL Server and DxEnterprise run as separate container images within the same pod, following a sidecar deployment model. This eliminates the need for custom image management and enables consistent, modular updates that align with OpenShift's best practices. - Multi-cloud and hybrid resilience: Using DH2i's Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) technology, organizations can securely stretch SQL Server Availability Groups across clouds, regions, and on-premises environments. Empowering the modern enterprise The certified DxOperator empowers IT teams to modernize SQL Server infrastructure without having to compromise on performance or reliability. The scalability and automation of OpenShift with the high availability and cross-platform clustering of DxEnterprise is a powerful combination. This collaboration helps ensure that enterprises can deploy SQL Server workloads on any operating system, server configuration, or cloud provider with complete confidence in uptime, data protection, and operational consistency, with support from both companies. Resources - Use this quick start guide and try out the DxOperator from the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog. - Read more about the DxOperator on the DH2i blog. - For a free developer license to test DxOperator, request one here. - Learn more about DxEnterprise here. 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