Install WebSphere Liberty operator with the Red Hat OpenShift console
A cluster administrator can install a WebSphere Liberty operator with the Red Hat OpenShift console.
The WebSphere Liberty operator requires an Red Hat OpenShift cluster and the IBM Operator catalog source.
Install the WebSphere Liberty operator
- Log on as a cluster administrator.
- Complete installation prerequisites.
- Verify the CatalogSources pods are running.
- From a web browser, go to the Red Hat OpenShift console and click....
Operators > OperatorHub
- Search for websphere liberty.
- Click the IBM WebSphere Liberty tile to open the install side page.
- Click Install in the IBM WebSphere Liberty install side page.
- Change the Installation mode.
The default selection is the All namespaces on the cluster field, which is the ideal choice for most needs. To learn more about this choice, see Prepare for installation of WebSphere Liberty operator.
- Change the Update approval setting.
By default, the Automatic field is selected. Keeping the default ensures your software remains up to date with the most recent security fixes and capability updates.
- Click Install to begin the WebSphere Liberty operator installation.
If we choose an installation mode other than the default, select the namespace in which to install the operator. when choosing a single namespace installation mode
After a few minutes, the operator deploys under the specified namespace and is available on the Installed Operators page. The following screen captures show the progression through the installation process.
If the installation completes, the WebSphere Liberty operator is successfully installed on your Red Hat OpenShift cluster.
If the installation does not complete, see Troubleshooting WebSphere Liberty operators.
What to do next
Validate the installation. At your discretion, we can deploy the sample application.