Chapter 1. Introduction to Partner Validation

The Partner Validation option in the partner program enables Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and other Red Hat partners to promote their products on Red Hat platforms such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Red Hat OpenShift by using their own test suites and criteria. This streamlined process accelerates the publication of partner offerings on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog through a dedicated product page.

While Partner Validation helps verify basic compatibility, validated workloads may not fulfill all Red Hat integration requirements or best practices. For full interoperability and support, we recommend pursuing Red Hat Certification.

It is critical for partners to understand the distinction between Partner Validation and Red Hat Certification. Find below a clear differentiation between Validation and Certification programs:

Following is a high level overview of the partner validation process.

Figure 1.1. Partner Validation workflow

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If you experience difficulty during the validation process with a Red Hat product, or with a procedure described in this documentation, visit the Red Hat documentation portal where you can gain access to Red Hat product documentation as well as solutions and technical articles about Red Hat products.

Giving feedback

You can open a support case for the following instances:

Opening a support case

To open a support case for any validation issue, complete the Support Case Form for the Technology Partner Success Desk with special attention to the following fields:

To open a support case specific to a Red Hat product, see How do I open and manage a support case?