Now that you want to install IBM Cloud Pak® for Multicloud Management, it's time to learn what you need to do to prepare for installation and understand the features available to you.
IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management is deployed on Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform. Having a solid understanding of OpenShift Container Platform facilitates your installation and administration of the IBM Cloud Pak®.
For more information about OpenShift Container Platform and IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management, see Preparing for installation.
With this background in mind, make sure that you meet the following requirements:
IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management provides consistent visibility, governance, and automation across a multitude of platforms. Whether you're looking at managing VMs, containers, public clouds, or an on-premises infrastructure, IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management has the tools to ensure that your enterprise runs smoothly. Before you take advantage of the IBM Cloud Pak®, gain a grasp of the roles that are required to get the most out of the IBM Cloud Pak®. Understanding who's responsible for what, and how installation and configuration go, dramatically shortens your path to realizing operational and efficiency gains.
For a more in-depth understanding of the roles required for IBM Cloud Pak® for Multicloud Management, and the kinds of activities that are required for a successful deployment, see the following topics: