Feature: Add Oracle Distributed Cloud platform support for OpenShift provisioning

[kaovilai]

Feature request

Add support for provisioning and managing OpenShift Container Platform clusters on Oracle Distributed Cloud (OCI/OCC) via ocpctl.

Background

OpenShift 4.21 supports installer-provisioned infrastructure (IPI) on Oracle Distributed Cloud. Adding this support to ocpctl will further extend multi-cloud/hybrid capabilities and meet Oracle Cloud customer requirements.

Desired behavior

• Add Oracle Cloud as a selectable platform in the API and web UI.
• Implement Oracle Cloud profile definitions for OpenShift clusters.
• Add install-config rendering and lifecycle handlers for Oracle IPI clusters.
• Add credential handling and validation for Oracle identity and permissions.
• Implement resource cleanup for Oracle infrastructure.
• Add cost estimation for typical Oracle OpenShift clusters.
• Document prerequisites, required permissions, supported regions, and cluster installation steps.

References

• OpenShift 4.21 docs: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/openshift_container_platform/4.21/html/installing_on_oracle_distributed_cloud/index

Impact

• Expands ocpctl to support Oracle Cloud environments.
• Meets OpenShift multi-cloud and on-premises/private cloud needs in regulated industries.

Labels

• platform: OracleCloud
• enhancement