User Story

As an OpenShift engineer, I want proper Tech Preview controls and feature gates for NLB Security Groups so that the feature can be safely released as Tech Preview with appropriate guardrails and feedback mechanisms.

Description

Implement Tech Preview enablement, feature gates, and management capabilities for NLB Security Groups support to ensure safe rollout and customer feedback collection.

Acceptance Criteria

Feature Gate Implementation

• [ ] Tech Preview feature gate created for NLB Security Groups functionality
• [ ] Feature gate properly integrated with installer and runtime components
• [ ] Feature gate controls all NLB Security Groups related functionality
• [ ] Proper feature gate documentation and usage guidance
• [ ] Feature gate validation in CI and testing scenarios

Tech Preview Documentation

• [ ] Tech Preview status clearly documented in all relevant documentation
• [ ] Feature limitations and known issues clearly communicated
• [ ] Installation and configuration instructions include Tech Preview warnings
• [ ] Support boundaries and expectations clearly defined
• [ ] Feedback collection mechanisms documented for customers

Configuration Validation

• [ ] Enhanced validation for Tech Preview configuration options
• [ ] Clear error messages for unsupported configuration combinations
• [ ] Proper handling of edge cases during Tech Preview period
• [ ] Configuration compatibility checks with existing features
• [ ] Graceful degradation for unsupported scenarios

Monitoring and Observability

• [ ] Metrics collection for Tech Preview usage and adoption
• [ ] Monitoring for Tech Preview feature stability and performance
• [ ] Alerting for Tech Preview specific issues and failures
• [ ] Logging enhancements for debugging Tech Preview configurations
• [ ] Usage analytics for feature refinement and GA planning

Customer Feedback

• [ ] Feedback collection mechanisms for Tech Preview users
• [ ] Documentation of known limitations and workarounds
• [ ] Process for handling Tech Preview related support cases
• [ ] Integration with product management for feature evolution
• [ ] Customer success tracking for Tech Preview adoption

Quality Assurance

• [ ] Enhanced testing for Tech Preview scenarios and edge cases
• [ ] Validation of feature gate controls and boundaries
• [ ] Testing of unsupported configuration detection and handling
• [ ] Performance and stability testing under Tech Preview constraints
• [ ] Upgrade and migration path validation for future GA

Definition of Done

• Tech Preview controls properly implemented and tested
• Documentation clearly communicates Tech Preview status and limitations
• Monitoring and feedback mechanisms operational
• Feature ready for safe Tech Preview release