OpenShift in Rocky Linux: Installing OpenShift on Rocky Linux

This article provides a step-by-step guide to installing OpenShift on Rocky Linux.

Prerequisites:

• Rocky Linux server prepared as per the previous article
• Access to the OpenShift installer and CLI tools

Steps:

1. Download OpenShift Installer and CLI:
   Download the OpenShift Installer and CLI from the official Red Hat website or mirror.
2. Extract the Installer:

   tar -xvf openshift-install-linux.tar.gz
   mv oc kubectl /usr/local/bin/
   mv openshift-install /usr/local/bin/

3. Create Installation Configuration:

   openshift-install create install-config --dir=<installation-directory>

   Fill in the required configuration details such as cluster name, base domain, pull secret, etc.

4. Start the Installation:

   openshift-install create cluster --dir=<installation-directory>

5. Monitor the Installation:
   The installation process might take some time. Monitor the logs to ensure everything proceeds smoothly.
6. Access the OpenShift Web Console:
   Once the installation is complete, you can access the OpenShift web console using the URL provided in the installation logs.