From VMs and Containers to AI Apps with Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Explore how to modernize your infrastructure and accelerate AI adoption using Azure Red Hat OpenShift in this comprehensive conference talk from Microsoft Ignite 2025. Learn how Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization on ARO enables organizations to run containers and virtual machines together on a unified platform, simplifying operations while reducing costs. Discover key migration considerations including efficiency optimization, hybrid benefits, and MAC deduction strategies. Follow along with practical demonstrations showing cluster administration, VM lifecycle management through YAMLs, migration provider setup, and migration plan creation. Gain insights from Banco Bradesco's real-world AI transformation case study, showcasing how they leverage Microsoft Foundry on ARO to advance their AI strategy with enterprise-grade capabilities. Understand how ARO enables AI Bridge capabilities for multi-model integration across Azure and external partners. Learn essential lessons about building with strong foundations and implementing governance from day one when modernizing your technology estate and adopting AI solutions at scale.

Syllabus

0:00 - Discussion on current business challenges — cost, security, and AI adoption
00:02:55 - Azure’s promise: meeting customers where they are with flexibility and innovation
00:17:03 - Key migration considerations: efficiency, hybrid benefits, and MAC deduction
00:18:50 - Demo setup: Cluster admin view with deployed operators for virtualization and migration
00:20:16 - Managing VM lifecycle through YAMLs and configuration tab
00:21:54 - Setting up migration providers and creating migration plans
00:25:53 - Transition to Banco Bradesco AI transformation case study
00:29:57 - Arrow enabling AI Bridge capabilities – multi-model integration across Azure and external partners
00:32:27 - Lessons learned – build with a strong foundation and governance from day one