Use Cases Dependencies Graph¶

This diagram shows the logical dependencies and recommended implementation flow between various use cases within the RH OVE ecosystem. The graph illustrates prerequisite relationships - arrows point from foundational capabilities to dependent advanced features.

Color Legend¶

• 🔵 VM Lifecycle (Light Blue): Core virtualization capabilities
• 🟣 Observability (Purple): Monitoring and insights
• 🟢 Application Deployment (Green): Application management and deployment
• 🟠 Security (Orange): Security and protection services
• 🔴 Enterprise Integration (Pink): Enterprise systems integration
• 🟡 PaaS Services (Light Green): Platform-as-a-Service offerings

graph TD
    %% VM Lifecycle Foundation
    VMImport[VM Import and Migration]
    VMTemplate[VM Template Management]
    VMScale[VM Scaling and Performance]
    VMBackup[VM Backup and Recovery]

    %% Observability Foundation
    Observability[End-to-End Observability]

    %% Application and Platform Services
    HybridApps[Hybrid Applications]
    DatabasePaaS[Database Services as PaaS]
    MultiEnv[Multi-Environment Application Setup]

    %% Security
    WAF[WAF and Firewalling]

    %% Enterprise Integration
    EventPublish[Event Publishing to CMDB/SIEM]
    DisasterRecovery[Disaster Recovery]
    LegacyMod[Legacy Application Modernization]

    %% VM Lifecycle Dependencies
    VMImport --> VMTemplate
    VMTemplate --> VMScale
    VMTemplate --> VMBackup
    VMScale --> DisasterRecovery
    VMBackup --> DisasterRecovery

    %% Platform Dependencies
    VMTemplate --> MultiEnv
    VMScale --> HybridApps
    VMBackup --> HybridApps

    %% Observability Dependencies
    VMScale --> Observability
    HybridApps --> Observability
    Observability --> WAF
    Observability --> EventPublish

    %% Advanced Services Dependencies
    HybridApps --> DatabasePaaS
    MultiEnv --> DatabasePaaS
    Observability --> DatabasePaaS

    %% Enterprise Integration Dependencies
    DisasterRecovery --> EventPublish
    DatabasePaaS --> EventPublish

    %% Legacy Modernization Dependencies
    HybridApps --> LegacyMod
    DatabasePaaS --> LegacyMod
    EventPublish --> LegacyMod
    DisasterRecovery --> LegacyMod

    %% Styling by Category and Complexity
    classDef vmLifecycle fill:#e1f5fe,stroke:#01579b,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
    classDef observability fill:#f3e5f5,stroke:#4a148c,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
    classDef application fill:#e8f5e8,stroke:#1b5e20,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
    classDef security fill:#fff3e0,stroke:#e65100,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
    classDef enterprise fill:#fce4ec,stroke:#880e4f,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
    classDef paas fill:#f1f8e9,stroke:#33691e,stroke-width:2px,color:#000

    class VMImport,VMTemplate,VMScale,VMBackup vmLifecycle
    class Observability observability
    class HybridApps,MultiEnv application
    class WAF security
    class DisasterRecovery,EventPublish,LegacyMod enterprise
    class DatabasePaaS paas

Use Cases Summary Table¶

Overview¶

This table provides a comprehensive overview of all use cases documented for the Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine (RH OVE) ecosystem.

Use Cases Matrix¶

Complexity Levels¶

Category Breakdown¶

VM Lifecycle Management¶

• Purpose: Managing virtual machine operations and lifecycle
• Use Cases: 4 use cases covering import, templates, scaling, and backup
• Key Benefits: Infrastructure consolidation, operational efficiency

Application Deployment¶

• Purpose: Deploying and managing hybrid application architectures
• Use Cases: 1 comprehensive use case for hybrid applications
• Key Benefits: Application modernization, deployment flexibility

PaaS Integration¶

• Purpose: Providing platform services for development teams
• Use Cases: 1 comprehensive database services platform
• Key Benefits: Developer productivity, service standardization

Enterprise Integration¶

• Purpose: Integrating with existing enterprise systems and processes
• Use Cases: 2 use cases covering modernization and disaster recovery
• Key Benefits: Risk mitigation, business continuity

Observability¶

• Purpose: Monitoring and understanding system behavior
• Use Cases: 1 comprehensive observability solution
• Key Benefits: Operational visibility, proactive issue resolution

Security¶

• Purpose: Protecting applications and infrastructure
• Use Cases: 1 WAF and firewalling solution
• Key Benefits: Security compliance, threat protection

Integration¶

• Purpose: Connecting with external enterprise systems
• Use Cases: 1 event publishing integration
• Key Benefits: Enterprise integration, compliance reporting

Implementation Priority Matrix¶

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-8)¶

1. VM Template Management
2. VM Import and Migration
3. End-to-End Observability

Phase 2: Core Services (Weeks 9-20)¶

1. VM Scaling and Performance
2. VM Backup and Recovery
3. WAF and Firewalling

Phase 3: Advanced Integration (Weeks 21-36)¶

1. Hybrid Applications
2. Database Services as PaaS
3. Event Publishing to CMDB/SIEM

Phase 4: Enterprise Transformation (Weeks 37+)¶

1. Legacy Application Modernization
2. Disaster Recovery

Prerequisites Summary¶

Common Prerequisites¶

• OpenShift 4.12+ with KubeVirt enabled
• Sufficient compute, memory, and storage resources
• Network connectivity between components
• Identity provider integration

Specialized Prerequisites¶

• Rubrik Infrastructure: For VM backup and recovery
• F5 BigIP: For advanced WAF capabilities
• External Systems: CMDB, SIEM, legacy systems for integration use cases
• Multi-site Setup: For disaster recovery scenarios

Success Metrics¶

Getting Started¶

1. Assessment: Review your current infrastructure and identify priority use cases
2. Planning: Create implementation roadmap based on complexity and business value
3. Prerequisites: Ensure all required infrastructure and tools are available
4. Pilot: Start with low-complexity use cases to build expertise
5. Scale: Gradually implement more complex use cases as team capabilities grow

For detailed implementation guidance, refer to the individual use case documentation linked in the table above.