This document provides comprehensive guidance for businesses aiming to deploy AI applications in an OpenShift environment on premises. It addresses common challenges such as infrastructure architecture, application availability, data resiliency, scaling out, and platform maintenance. The document highlights IBM Fusion HCI as a solution that accelerates the deployment of resilient OpenShift environments, featuring validated integration with IBM's watsonx AI platform and IBM Storage Scale for optimized storage solutions. It includes detailed deployment patterns and configurations for various scales, from extra-small to extra-large setups, ensuring businesses can quickly start their AI projects and efficiently manage resources. This document is essential for teams looking to leverage AI while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.