Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) has been recognized as a Red Hat OpenShift Certified Operator, enhancing its deployment and automation capabilities for Elastic products like Elasticsearch, Kibana, APM Server, Beats, and Enterprise Search in OpenShift environments. Built on the Kubernetes Operator framework, ECK simplifies operations such as scaling, upgrades, and configuration management, reducing the operational overhead and allowing users to focus on business needs. As the only operator offering exclusive free and paid Elastic features, it also includes the "forever-free" Basic tier with core security features and additional capabilities. The certification assures users of its security and compliance, making it a viable choice for organizations requiring certified operators. Available through the OpenShift OperatorHub, the ECK can be easily installed, enabling users to explore Elastic's offerings without the complexity of self-managing the infrastructure.