Hey y’all, I’m Brent Jones and welcome to PlaneNotSimple—a blog dedicated to exploring the complex yet fascinating world of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application platforms.
This blog is where I share my experience, lessons learned, and insights from the field.
The name PlaneNotSimple is a playful nod to Kubernetes control planes and worker nodes. While Kubernetes and OpenShift are powerful platforms, getting them right—from installation to workload optimization—takes more than just a “simple” setup. My goal is to simplify these concepts through real-world examples, guides, and best practices so you can get the most out of your cloud-native journey.
I’ve spent over 25 years in technology, working as a Software Systems Engineer at Nortel Networks, a Full Stack Developer at Wells Fargo, and now as a Solutions Architect at Red Hat. At Red Hat, I specialize in OpenShift, helping customers with virtualization, containerization, and AI workloads through product demos, workshops, and architectural guidance.
What You’ll Find on PlaneNotSimple
Virtualization in OpenShift
Learn how to run virtual machines inside OpenShift clusters, bridging traditional workloads with cloud-native infrastructure.
Modernizing Applications
Practical advice for containerizing legacy applications and adopting microservices on a cloud-native platform.
OpenShift Installation & Setup
Step-by-step guides for deploying and configuring OpenShift in lab or production environments.
AI & GPU Workloads
Best practices for running AI/ML workloads, using GPUs, and leveraging OpenShift to orchestrate them efficiently.
Networking & Storage
Guides for configuring OpenShift networking and persistent storage to connect applications and manage data effectively.
Bastion & Support Systems
Focus on bastion hosts plus the broader set of supporting infrastructure and tools that enable secure and reliable access to your OpenShift cluster.
Why I Write
PlaneNotSimple reflects my belief that Kubernetes and OpenShift are incredibly powerful but not trivial to master. My goal is to make these topics approachable while still diving deep into the details that matter.
This blog is for developers, architects, and engineers who want actionable, real-world guidance—not just theory.
Raleigh, North Carolina