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+title: KubeDB Is Now Certified on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog
+date: "2026-05-11"
+weight: 14
+authors:
+- Tamal Saha
+tags:
+- cloud-native
+- database
+- kubedb
+- kubernetes
+- openshift
+---
+
+Kubernetes has become the standard platform for modern applications, but for many Red Hat OpenShift customers, databases remain one of the hardest components to run consistently across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. KubeDB by AppsCode is a cost-effective, Kubernetes-native Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform that enables teams to deploy, operate, and manage production-ready databases across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. With KubeDB, OpenShift users can run databases through a consistent, Kubernetes-native experience aligned with Red Hat’s standards for security, reliability, and enterprise readiness. Now officially certified and listed on the [Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog](https://catalog.redhat.com/en/software/container-stacks/detail/6867c6a358efc229b095b8ee), KubeDB delivers DBaaS anywhere, reducing operational complexity, improving portability, enabling faster self-service database workflows at a lower cost for teams already building on Red Hat OpenShift.
+
+## **What This Means for OpenShift Customers**
+
+If you’re running applications on Red Hat OpenShift, you already benefit from a consistent hybrid cloud platform. But when it comes to databases, many teams still face trade-offs:
+
+* Managed cloud DBaaS services can create vendor lock-in
+* DIY database deployments increase operational burden
+* Traditional tooling doesn’t integrate cleanly with Kubernetes workflows
+
+With Red Hat certification, KubeDB gives OpenShift users a **Kubernetes-native path to database operations** that feels like a natural extension of the platform rather than an external system to manage.
+
+**What’s in it for you?**
+
+* Run databases anywhere OpenShift runs: on-prem, hybrid, or cloud
+* Reduce manual database operations through automation
+* Give developers self-service access without sacrificing governance
+* Standardize database workflows across environments
+
+Instead of managing databases differently in each environment, teams can apply the same Kubernetes APIs and automation everywhere.
+
+## **Why Red Hat Certification Matters**
+
+Certification on the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog signals more than just compatibility; it provides confidence for organizations standardizing on OpenShift.
+
+For customers, this means:
+
+* Tested integration with Red Hat OpenShift
+* Alignment with enterprise security and operational practices
+* A validated solution that fits into existing platform engineering workflows
+
+Rather than stitching together scripts and operators, teams can adopt a solution designed to work within the Red Hat ecosystem from day one.
+
+## **Kubernetes-Native Database Operations — Built for OpenShift**
+
+KubeDB enables platform teams and developers to manage databases using familiar Kubernetes concepts. Databases become declarative resources that can be deployed, scaled, upgraded, and recovered using the same workflows used for applications.
+
+Key capabilities include:
+
+* Kubernetes-native lifecycle management with high availability and automated failover
+* Database-aware backup and recovery integrated into workflows
+* GitOps-friendly automation for upgrades, scaling, and maintenance
+* Centralized dashboard for operational visibility across clusters
+* Enterprise security aligned with OpenShift RBAC and policy controls
+
+For OpenShift users, this translates into **faster deployments, fewer manual steps, and consistent operations across environments**.
+
+## **Designed for Platform Engineering and Developer Self-Service**
+
+Many OpenShift customers are adopting a platform engineering model — balancing developer autonomy with centralized governance.
+
+KubeDB supports this by enabling:
+
+* **Developers** to request databases through Kubernetes-native APIs and self-service workflows
+* **Platform teams** to enforce policies, security standards, and operational guardrails
+* **Organizations** to scale database operations across tenants, teams, and clusters without increasing operational overhead
+
+The result is a smoother developer experience without losing enterprise control — a key goal for teams modernizing on OpenShift.
+
+## **Consistent Across Every OpenShift Deployment**
+
+With Red Hat certification, KubeDB runs consistently across the OpenShift ecosystem:
+
+* Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
+* Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA)
+* Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)
+* Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated (OSD)
+
+This gives organizations flexibility to move workloads without rethinking how databases are deployed or operated.
+
+## **Better Together: Red Hat OpenShift \+ KubeDB**
+
+Together, Red Hat OpenShift and KubeDB help organizations move beyond fragmented database tooling by delivering:
+
+* A portable alternative to cloud-locked DBaaS solutions
+* A unified platform for SQL, NoSQL, caching, and messaging data services
+* Enterprise-ready automation built on open Kubernetes standards
+
+For OpenShift customers, this means **spending less time managing infrastructure and more time delivering applications.**
+
+## **Learn More**
+
+* 🌐 **KubeDB website:** [https://kubedb.com](https://kubedb.com)
+* 📘 **KubeDB documentation:** [https://kubedb.com/docs/](https://kubedb.com/docs/)
+* 🤝 **Learn more about Red Hat OpenShift and KubeDB partnership:** [https://kubedb.com/partner/redhat-openshift/](https://kubedb.com/partner/redhat-openshift/)
+* 🔗 **Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog listing:**
+[https://catalog.redhat.com/en/software/container-stacks/detail/6867c6a358efc229b095b8ee](https://catalog.redhat.com/en/software/container-stacks/detail/6867c6a358efc229b095b8ee)
+* 👉 [**Download the joint Red Hat OpenShift \+ KubeDB Solution Brief**](https://kubedb.com/solution-briefs/redhat-openshift/) for architecture diagrams, benefits, and next steps.
+
+We’d love to KubeDB for Red Hat OpenShift and see how a Kubernetes-native DBaaS model can simplify sovereign database operations across hybrid environments.
+
+- **Contact Us**: Reach out via [our website](https://x.appscode.com/_/kubedb_inquiry).
+- **Release Updates**: Join our [google group](https://groups.google.com/a/appscode.com/g/releases) for release updates.
+- **Stay Updated**: Follow us on [Twitter/X](https://x.com/KubeDB) for product announcements.
+- **Tutorials**: Subscribe to our [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@appscode) for tutorials on production-grade Kubernetes tools.
+- **Report Issues**: File bugs or feature requests on [GitHub](https://github.com/kubedb/project/issues/new).