Master MAS 9 on OpenShift Without the Guesswork
MAS 9 isn’t a simple upgrade. It’s a platform shift. Plan smarter, avoid delays, and deploy with confidence.
Identify gaps before they delay your MAS deployment.
Why MAS 9 Deployments Get Delayed
Too many teams approach MAS 9 like a WebSphere upgrade and it leads to costly mistakes. OpenShift changes everything from architecture to deployment strategy.
OpenShift Readiness Gaps
Missing prerequisites that delay deployment
Misaligned Assumptions
Treating MAS like WebSphere instead of cloud-native
Configuration Issues
Setup errors that impact performance and stability
MAS 9 Resource Center
Master MAS 9 on OpenShift — without the guesswork
MAS 9 isn't a simple upgrade. It's a platform shift. Find the guides, checklists, and expert insight you need — wherever you are in the process.
Last updated May 2026 · Resources added regularly
Where are you in your MAS 9 journey?
- Just planning: Evaluating scope, timeline, and what OpenShift actually means for your org
- In deployment: Actively installing or configuring — need step-by-step guidance
- Troubleshooting: Something's broken or delayed — reach out and we'll help you find the fix fast
MAS 9 readiness checklist — a preview
- OpenShift cluster version confirmed
- Storage class requirements validated
- Entitlement keys obtained from IBM
- Network egress rules reviewed
- DB2 Warehouse sizing complete
- Namespace and RBAC plan documented
The full checklist has 30+ items
📋 Installation series — read in order
5 articles
- Shifting from WebSphere to OpenShift
What cloud-native actually means for your Maximo environment — and why this isn't a routine upgrade
Read Article - Gathering prerequisites and planning for OpenShift
Everything you need before you touch a command line — infrastructure, access, entitlements, and the gaps most teams miss
Read Article - Installing Red Hat OpenShift — SNO edition
Step-by-step for Single Node OpenShift — covers both on-prem and AWS install paths with hardware recommendations
Read Article - Installing MAS 9 on Single Node OpenShift
Full deployment walkthrough with architecture notes, storage class requirements, and post-install checks
Read Article - No more Docker: app configuration in MAS 9.1
What changed in 9.1, what you can and can't configure natively, and a full Technician app walkthrough
Read Article
🏗️ Architecture & planning
5 resources
- Cloud-native MAS architecture shift
How the move to OpenShift changes your architecture decisions — containers, operators, and what replaces WebSphere
Read Article - SNO hardware recommendations for MAS 9
Minimum and recommended specs for running MAS 9 on Single Node OpenShift in a real environment
Read Article - MAS 9 SNO install — architecture walkthrough
Annotated architecture diagrams from a real SNO deployment
Read Article - MAS 9.1 architecture change — app configuration goes native
Before-and-after comparison of how app configuration worked in MAS 9.0 vs. 9.1
Read Article - MAS modernization insights from Bob & Kelly
Practical perspectives on MAS modernization from two senior Maximo consultants with 50+ combined projects
Read Article
🎙️ From the experts
2 articles
- MAS Front Lines series
Monthly dispatch on what's actually happening in MAS deployments — real lessons from the field, no marketing spin
Read Article - Bob & Kelly installation insights
Accompanying commentary on the installation series from the consultants who wrote it — context you won't find in the docs
Read Article
📱 Mobile & app configuration
4 resources
- No more Docker — what changed in MAS 9.1
How Docker-based app configuration was replaced and what that means for your deployment workflow
Read Article - Customize the Technician app — step-by-step
Full walkthrough of native app configuration in MAS 9.1, including the clone-before-you-configure best practice
Read Article - What app configuration can and can't do in MAS 9.1
Honest breakdown of the scope and limits of native configuration
Read Article - MxMobile — A3J's mobile solution for Maximo
When native app config isn't enough, MxMobile extends Maximo mobility with capabilities built specifically for field teams
Read Article
Maximo Application Suite
- Accelerated Time to Value
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership
- Scalable, Integrated Platform
- Continuous Innovation & Updates
Monitor
- Enterprise Level Data Aggregation
- Scaled Operations
- AI Deductions
- Advanced Root Cause Analysis
Predict
- Condition Based Maintenance
- Lower Costs
- Better Asset Availability
- Reduced Risk
Manage
- Comprehensive View of Assets
- Understand Resource Attributes, Configuration and Relationships
- Drill Down View
Mobility
- Boost Productivity
- Safer Workplace
- Reduce Knowledge Gaps
- Avoid Downtime
Enhancement
- Configuration
- Integration & data loading
- Report improvement
- Screen view & workflow changes
Sustainability
- Report
- Troubleshoot
- Learn
- Teach
- Lead
Change Management
- Advanced systematic improvements
- Tailored procedure implementation
- Script-, report-, and application-level source and document control through Git repository software
- Training on how to document and deploy changes
System Support & Trouble Shooting
- On Demand Support
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Access to A3J Group’s Maximo Support Environment to submit trouble tickets
System Patching & Environment Refreshes
- Tentative, bi-annual feature pack releases from IBM
- Minor patches (defined by the last number in the version model)
- Quarterly lower environment refreshes
Admin
MxAsk
Create new self-service requests in a wizard-style format, and view the details of their open service requests.
MxApprove
Accept, reject, and reassign assignments, review assigned records, and view your workflow inbox.
MxMobile
A suite of mobile applications designed to integrate with IBM Maximo Asset Management. These apps modernize workflow, expedite inventory processes, reduce time spent on data entry, and more.
Workflow
- MxMeter: View and enter meter readings, view trends in graphical format, and create readings while in offline mode.
- MxAsset: Scan barcodes and view maintenance facts. Create meter readings, work orders or service requests.
- MxWork: Create new work orders on the go, view existing work orders and attachments, and capture fingertip electronic signatures.
Inventory Management
- MxIssue: Receive and issue parts, request orders while in-field, and create new usage records.
- MxCount: Perform counts of stocked items, identify and correct inventory balance errors.
- MxReceive: Receive stock replenishment items, perform intelligent searches, and work in disconnected mode.