Creating an Openshift Application from an Image

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Creating an Openshift Application from an Image

For this lab, we will be creating a new OpenShift application from an image. The new application will be running a MySQL database. Upon completion, you will have a working understanding of how to create a new project and application from an image within Red Hat OpenShift. *This lab is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat.* Due to limitations in the A Cloud Guru Cloud Playground environment, we are unable to provide a hands-on experience for this lab. 1. To complete this lab, you must first register for a Red Hat Developer login on the ***[Red Hat login page](https://developers.redhat.com/login)***. 2. Once registered, you may complete the lab steps using one of the following methods: * Download ***[Red Hat's CodeReady Containers](https://cloud.redhat.com/openshift/install/crc/installer-provisioned)*** and install them locally on your own system. * Log in to your Red Hat Developer account and use a ***[Red Hat-provided OpenShift sandbox](https://developers.redhat.com/products/codeready-containers/overview)***. Solutions for CodeReady Containers and the Red Hat OpenShift sandbox are available in this lab.

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 22, 2025

Duration

45m

Challenge

Create the New Project

Create a new project with the name test-db. Make sure the display name is The first test project.

Note: This section only applies to local users of the OpenShift environment. Remote access users should skip this section.
Challenge

Create the New Application
Create a new MySQL application in the project with the following configuration:
- Name the app guru-mysql.
- Set MYSQL_DATABASE to testdb.
- Set MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD to rootpass.
- Set MYSQL_USER to guru.
- Set MYSQL_PASSWORD to badpass.
- Label all the new resources with app=guru-test.
Challenge

Create a New Route by Exposing the Service

Create a new route for the application by exposing service/guru-mysql.
Challenge

Test the New Application Database

Test that the new MySQL database is running and can be accessed on port 3306.

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