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Chapter 1. Introduction to OpenStack Application and VNF certification program

Use this guide to certify your own applications, management applications or Virtualized Network Function (VNF) software for use with Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP) in a jointly supported customer environment.

  • Partner Validation - Select this type of certification, if you want to validate your product using your own criteria and test suite on Red Hat platforms. This partner validation allows you to publish your software offerings on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog more quickly. However, validated workloads may not incorporate all of Red Hat integration requirements and best practices. We encourage you to continue your efforts toward Red Hat certification.
  • Certified VNF - Select this type of certification, if you want your product to undergo thorough testing by using Red Hat’s test suite, and benefit from collaborative support. Your products will meet your standards and Red Hat’s criteria, including interoperability, life cycle management, security, and support requirements.

Products that meet the requirements and complete the certification workflow get listed on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog and are identified with the VNF badge. Partners will receive a logo to promote their product 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:

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Feature

Partner Validation

Red Hat Certification

Testing Criteria

Determined by Partner

Determined by both Red Hat and Partner

Testing Tools

Provided by Partner

Provided by both Red Hat and Partner

Red Hat Review

Partner statements, supportive documentation and test results

Test results, partner statements, and documentation

Scope

Quicker market entry, initial presence on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog

Comprehensive compliance with Red Hat platform requirements, best practices such as interoperability, security, and support

1.1. The Red Hat certification program overview
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The Red Hat certification program ensures the compatibility of your hardware, software, and cloud products on the OpenStack Platform. The program has three main elements:

  • Test suite: Comprises tests for hardware or software applications undergoing certification.
  • Red Hat Certification Ecosystem: Helps to explore and find certified products including hardware, software, cloud, and service providers.
  • Support: A joint support relationship between you and Red Hat.

This table summarizes the basic differences between a product listing and components:

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Product listingComponent (Project)

Includes detailed information about your product.

The individual containers, operators, helm charts, and infrastructure services that you test, certify, and then add to the product listing.

Products are composed of one or more components.

Components are added to a product listing.

You add components to a product for proceeding with certification.

A component can be used in multiple products by adding it to each product listing.

A product can not be published without certified components.

Certified components are published as part of a product listing.

1.2. Certification workflow
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Follow these high-level steps to certify your hardware, software, and cloud products:

Note

Red Hat recommends that you are a Red Hat Certified Engineer or hold equivalent experience before starting the certification process.

Task Summary

The certification workflow includes three primary stages -

  1. Section 1.2.1, “Certification onboarding”
  2. Section 1.2.2, “Certification testing”
  3. Section 1.2.3, “Publishing the certified application”

1.2.1. Certification onboarding
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Perform the steps outlined for certification onboarding:

  1. Join the Red Hat Connect for Technology Partner Program.
  2. Agree to the program terms and conditions.

  3. Create your product listing by selecting your desired product category. You can select from the available product categories:

    1. Containerized Application
    2. Standalone Application
    3. OpenStack Infrastructure
  4. Complete your company profile.
  5. Add components to the product listing.
  6. Certify components for your product listing.

1.2.2. Certification testing
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Follow these high-level steps to run a certification test:

  • Log in to the Red Hat Certification portal.
  • Download the test plan.
  • Configure the system under test (SUT) for running the tests.
  • Download the test plan to our SUT.
  • Run the certification tests on your system.
  • Review and upload the test results to the certification portal.

1.2.3. Publishing the certified application
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Add the Certified VNF component to your product’s Product Listing page on the Red Hat Partner Connect portal. After publishing, you can see your product listing on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog, by using the product information that you provide.

1.3. Getting support and giving feedback
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For any questions related to the Red Hat certification toolset, certification process, or procedure described in this documentation, refer to the KB Articles, Red Hat Customer Portal, and Red Hat Partner Connect.

You can also open a support case to get support or submit feedback.

To open a support case see, How do I open and manage a support case on the Customer Portal?

Questions During Certification

If you have any questions or responses about a specific certification, record them in the Comments section of the Dialog Tab of the certification entry.

Warning

Issues that can block a certification and might require resolution must be resolved through your Engineering Partner Manager or other engineering engagements.

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