Red Hat Service Interconnect is a cloud-based service that allows applications and services to communicate securely across different environments and platforms. It provides a simplified approach to interconnecting applications without the need for complex networking configurations or elevated privileges.

Key Features

Dynamic routing Enables flexible application connectivity across environments

• Connectivity follows applications when they move
• Avoids lock-in to provider-specific networking

Command line interface Simplifies the creation of interconnections

• Allows quick setup in minutes
• Eliminates need for extensive networking planning

Transport layer security Ensures secure communication between applications

• Uses mutual TLS for encryption
• Helps protect organization's infrastructure and data

Benefits

Simplified connectivity Streamlines application communication across environments

• Avoids complex VPN and firewall configurations
• Enables developers to create connections without elevated privileges

Enhanced security Provides built-in security measures for application communication

• Isolates the interconnect network from external access
• Prevents lateral attacks, malware infestations, and data exfiltration

Flexibility and compatibility Supports various platforms and environments

• Works with Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Compatible with non-Red Hat Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and bare-metal hosts