Testing frameworks for images built via Red Hat Insights image builder

Building images for cloud deployments or on-premises servers provides a number of challenges. In this learning path by Gianluca Zuccarelli and Obinna Ezeakachi, we’ll explore how to use Red Hat Insights image builder to deploy pre-hardened images then monitor the systems with our compliance tool.

Building images for cloud deployments or on-premises servers provides a number of challenges. In this learning path by Gianluca Zuccarelli and Obinna Ezeakachi, we’ll explore how to use Red Hat Insights image builder to deploy pre-hardened images then monitor the systems with our compliance tool.

Prerequisites for Red Hat Insights image builder

10 mins

Before creating an image using Red Hat® Insights image builder, you’ll need to have access to your Red Hat and Amazon Web Services (AWS) account details. You’ll use these to route your image to your target cloud environment(s). 

If you already have your account details ready, begin the image creation process on Red Hat Console. 

What will you learn?

  • Finding your account IDs

What do you need before starting?

Steps for meeting the prerequisites

  1. In the AWS console, your ID can be found in the Support Center.
  2. (Optional) If you have an active Red Hat subscription, you can register your instance by choosing the correct activation key from the dropdown menu within the Image Builder, under Subscriptions.  
  3. Open Red Hat Insights image builder in the Hybrid Cloud Console and log in with your Red Hat credentials.

You are now ready to create your first image.

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