7 posts tagged “Kubernetes”
Everything that changed under the hood in MAS 9 — the architecture shift from WebSphere to OpenShift, Java 17 migration impact, sealed databases, containerized deployment, and what your infrastructure team needs to learn. The technical foundation every upgrade team must understand.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 1 of 25
A 9-part series for Maximo administrators navigating the transition from legacy 7.x to MAS. Covers the evolving admin role, new responsibilities, SaaS vs on-prem differences, multi-environment architecture, required skills, daily tools, troubleshooting, and the future of the MAS sysadmin.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 0 of 9
A technical deep dive into MAS 9 architecture covering OpenShift, containers, Kubernetes operators, and microservices decomposition for Maximo architects and admins.
The Maximo GuysFeb 6, 2026
A comprehensive guide to the new MAS administrator responsibilities — from Kubernetes fundamentals, operator management, and the complete pod-container-node deployment hierarchy to API-first troubleshooting, Zero Trust security, and AppPoints licensing. Includes a deep dive into MAS cluster topology, namespace organization, entity managers, ServerBundle architecture, and resource sizing.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 2 of 9
A comprehensive learning roadmap for Maximo administrators transitioning to MAS. From IAM and API fundamentals for SaaS admins to Kubernetes and OpenShift mastery for on-prem teams -- with timelines, certifications, and hands-on lab suggestions.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 5 of 9
The MAS on-prem sysadmin role retains more technical depth than SaaS, but the daily reality is dramatically different. From WebSphere and DB triggers to OpenShift operators, pod health, and certificate management -- here's what the new job actually looks like.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 4 of 9
A guide for legacy Maximo administrators transitioning to MAS 9. Understanding the shared responsibility model, new operational patterns, and the path to platform engineering.
The Maximo GuysFeb 5, 2026