Authors: Meera Joshi
Abstract: Hybrid cloud architectures are increasingly central to enterprise IT strategies, requiring platforms that integrate legacy systems with modern cloud-native applications. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its middleware portfolio, including JBoss EAP, Fuse, and AMQ, provide a robust foundation for building secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid cloud environments. This review explores RHEL’s core capabilities, middleware integration, automation with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows. Security, compliance, and governance frameworks are examined to ensure regulatory alignment and operational integrity. Real-world case studies in financial, healthcare, and public sectors highlight best practices and lessons learned. Finally, emerging trends such as containerization, Kubernetes orchestration via OpenShift, and AI-driven automation are discussed, illustrating strategies for future-ready, efficient, and agile hybrid cloud deployments.
