The initiative to containerize realtime-tests for inclusion in the Red Hat Certified Image Catalog is directed towards addressing the requirements of Red Hat customers for containerized real-time testing tools, particularly in the context of hardware certification processes. This entails the development of a certified realtime-tests container image, making use of a Dockerfile that is sourced from Quay’s realtime-tests image as the upstream reference in the container development lifecycle. By initiating a dist-git for realtime-tests and ensuring the container image adheres to Red Hat’s certification standards, the realtime-tests container is set to be made available within the rhel-9.6 release timeframe. This endeavor not only amplifies the applicability of realtime-tests across different RHEL versions but also affirms Red Hat's ongoing commitment to furnishing effective, high-quality testing tools that exhibit minimal latency impact across its technology ecosystem.

Feature:
Release of the realtime-tests suite as a certified container image within the Red Hat Certified Image Catalog.

Reason:
The containerization of the realtime-tests suite aligns with the evolving preferences of Red Hat customers who are progressively seeking to deploy real-time testing tools within containerized environments. This strategy not only responds to the current demand but also strategically positions realtime-tests for a broader spectrum of applications, including but not limited to hardware certification. Incorporating realtime-tests into the Red Hat Certified Image Catalog ensures that users have access to a containerized version of this pivotal testing suite, thereby enhancing its accessibility across various RHEL iterations and potentially broadening its reach to older RHEL versions. This initiative also underscores Red Hat’s pledge to deliver premium, real-time testing solutions that cater to the modern operational needs of its clientele.

Result:
The establishment of a dist-git named “containers/realtime-tests” by the product manager kickstarts the process required for the assembly and examination of the realtime-tests container image. Upon successful validation and testing, the realtime-tests container image will be offered for download via the Red Hat Certified Image Catalog. This procedure guarantees that realtime-tests will be accessible in a containerized format, ready for deployment within the rhel-9.5 release cycle and certified according to Red Hat standards. The introduction of the realtime-tests container represents a critical advancement in enhancing the accessibility and functionality of Red Hat's real-time testing tools within containerized environments, ultimately benefiting Red Hat customers by providing a versatile, efficient toolset optimized for minimal latency in operational scenarios.