User Story

As an OpenShift administrator, I want to install OpenShift clusters using Assisted Installer and Agent-based Installer on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 so that I can utilize these installation methods on the latest VMware platform.

Description

Enable and validate both Assisted Installer and Agent-based Installer (ABI) methods for VCF 9.0 deployments, ensuring full installation method coverage.

Acceptance Criteria

Assisted Installer Support

• [ ] Assisted Installer successfully deploys clusters on VCF 9.0
• [ ] Discovery ISO boots and detects VCF 9.0 environment correctly
• [ ] Host discovery and validation works on VCF 9.0 infrastructure
• [ ] Cluster installation completes through Assisted Installer UI
• [ ] Post-installation cluster validation passes

Agent-based Installer Support

• [ ] ABI successfully provisions clusters on VCF 9.0
• [ ] Agent ISO creation and deployment works on VCF 9.0
• [ ] Agent registration and cluster formation succeeds
• [ ] All ABI configuration options function on VCF 9.0
• [ ] Day-2 operations work correctly after ABI installation

Integration Testing

• [ ] Both installation methods work with VCF 9.0 networking
• [ ] Storage integration functions correctly for both methods
• [ ] VM requirements and configurations documented
• [ ] Performance characteristics meet existing benchmarks
• [ ] Multiple concurrent installations succeed

Validation and Documentation

• [ ] QE test coverage includes both installation methods
• [ ] Installation guides updated for VCF 9.0
• [ ] Known limitations and workarounds documented
• [ ] Customer success scenarios validated

Definition of Done

• Both Assisted Installer and ABI work reliably on VCF 9.0
• Documentation covers both installation methods for VCF 9.0
• QE validation includes comprehensive test coverage
• Customer-facing guides available for both methods