Cohesity Integration Adds Protection for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Workloads
In an era where data security is paramount, AI-powered data security company Cohesity has taken a significant step forward in enhancing protection for enterprise workloads. By expanding its collaboration with Red Hat, Cohesity aims to fortify data protection and cyber resilience for users of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, providing critical layers of security for businesses leveraging this popular container platform.
Enhanced Data Protection for OpenShift Workloads
Cohesity’s latest integration allows organizations to secure their data from virtual machines (VMs) and containers residing in Red Hat OpenShift environments. Using solutions such as Cohesity DataProtect and NetBackup, customers can now confidently safeguard their sensitive information across increasingly complex cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
OpenShift itself is a robust Kubernetes-based platform developed by Red Hat, designed for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications within enterprise environments. This platform not only facilitates a seamless developer experience but also enriches it with additional automation and security features that surpass those available in a standard Kubernetes setup.
Introduction of Zero-Trust Principles
The collaboration with Cohesity integrates a modern approach to data security grounded in zero-trust principles. Cohesity’s platform emphasizes features such as data immutability, comprehensive access control measures, and a clean room technology framework. This robust architecture simplifies the backup and recovery processes, making it easier for organizations to maintain data integrity and availability.
One of the primary motivations behind this partnership is to strengthen data resilience against prevalent cyber threats, notably ransomware attacks. With the rise of ransomware incidents targeting critical business data, the integration aims to provide users with assured protection against these malicious threats.
Unveiling Cohesity Data Cloud 7.2.2
A pivotal development in this collaboration is the release of Cohesity Data Cloud 7.2.2, which includes expanded support for Red Hat OpenShift. This latest update is not merely a continuation of previous versions but a significant enhancement that brings vital features for users operating within OpenShift environments. As outlined by the company, customers can now leverage Cohesity DataProtect to secure and protect their OpenShift Virtualization data with enhanced effectiveness.
In a statement about the new release, Cohesity expressed its enthusiasm: "With the Cohesity Data Cloud 7.2.2 release, we are excited to announce the support of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization environments." This sentiment underscores the importance of continuous improvement and adaptation in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Key Advantages for OpenShift Virtualization Users
Organizations that adopt Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization can expect numerous benefits from the Cohesity integration. Here are some key advantages:
- Operational Simplicity: Users can protect OpenShift VMs and containers through the same policy-driven workflows they have established for existing data sources. This integration simplifies the management of data protection across various environments.
- Hypervisor Flexibility: Cohesity supports multiple hypervisors, enabling businesses to implement a mixed vendor strategy that guarantees backup and recovery, regardless of the hypervisor chosen—whether it’s VMware ESXi, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV.
- Comprehensive Cohesity Benefits: Organizations gain access to enhanced cyber resilience, robust data protection, global deduplication across workloads, and quicker recovery solutions specifically tailored for their OpenShift workloads.
A Unified Approach to Cyber Resilience
In a recent statement, Matt Hicks, president and CEO of Red Hat, highlighted the importance of virtualization in modern infrastructure: “Virtualization offers organizations a streamlined path to infrastructure modernization with a unified hybrid cloud platform.” The addition of Cohesity’s advanced data protection capabilities provides users with an additional layer of assurance. “Those customers can have greater confidence that their most critical IT systems can be protected and secured with the solutions they already rely on to keep their business resilient,” Hicks emphasized.
Further Information and Resources
For organizations standing at the intersection of digital transformation and data security, this integration represents a significant advancement in securing their operational interests. Companies looking to understand more about the features and capabilities offered by Cohesity Data Cloud 7.2.2 in relation to Red Hat OpenShift can find comprehensive details on the Cohesity website.
This collaborative venture between Cohesity and Red Hat highlights the importance of advanced data security solutions in modern IT environments. The focus remains on empowering organizations to safeguard their data effectively as they navigate the complexities of containerization and virtualization technologies.
