Unified Management of VMs and Containers for Efficiency

This technical report discusses the challenges organizations face in managing hybrid infrastructures that include both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and modern containerized applications. It identifies key operational complexities such as maintaining consistency, ensuring security, and optimizing resource allocation. The report emphasizes the need for a unified management approach that facilitates the coexistence of VMs and containers, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. It outlines the benefits of application modernization, particularly for applications with high expected returns on investment, such as e-commerce platforms and financial services applications. The report also highlights the advantages of integrating Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization with Portworx, which allows organizations to manage both VMs and containers in a cohesive manner. This integration aims to simplify the transition to modern application architectures while minimizing risks and disruptions. The document concludes by detailing how a combined platform can lead to faster time to market and reduced operational costs.