Disaster recovery approaches for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, part 2

63 · Red Hat · Aug. 11, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
Summary
This blog post explores disaster recovery (DR) strategies for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, focusing on application failover leveraging Kubernetes and GitOps workflows. The author discusses dual and single-cluster topologies, emphasizing the need for a declarative approach to DR planning that enhances automation, auditability, and operational efficiency. Specific best practices are shared, including using native Kubernetes features, ensuring easy initiation of failovers, and maintaining reliable backup options for critical procedures.