Update and test IBM Cloud deployment documentation and automation

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Overview

Comprehensive update and testing of all IBM Cloud deployment documentation and automation, ensuring current compatibility and best practices.

Documentation Requirements

Files to Update and Test

1. IBM Code Engine Deployment

File: docs/docs/deployment/ibm-code-engine.md

• Review and update Code Engine deployment steps
• Verify container image references and tags
• Test environment variable configuration
• Validate scaling and resource allocation settings
• Update authentication and networking examples
• Test deployment with latest Code Engine features

2. Helm Deployment on IBM Cloud

File: docs/docs/deployment/helm.md

• Test Helm deployment on IBM Cloud IKS (IBM Kubernetes Service)
• Test Helm deployment on IBM Cloud ROKS (Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud)
• Verify ingress controller configuration for IBM Cloud
• Test persistent volume claims with IBM Cloud storage
• Validate load balancer integration
• Update helm values examples for IBM Cloud specifics

3. ArgoCD + Helm Deployment Tutorial

File: docs/docs/tutorials/argocd-helm-deployment-ibm-cloud-iks.md

• Update ArgoCD installation steps for current versions
• Test GitOps workflow on IBM Cloud IKS
• Verify Helm chart integration with ArgoCD
• Update repository configuration examples
• Test automated deployment pipelines
• Validate monitoring and observability integration

4. Makefile IBM Cloud Targets

File: Makefile

• Review and update IBM Cloud-specific make targets
• Test make ibm-* targets for functionality
• Verify IBM Cloud CLI integration commands
• Update container registry push/pull commands
• Test deployment automation targets
• Validate cleanup and teardown commands

Testing Requirements

Environment Testing Matrix

• IBM Code Engine: Test deployment in multiple regions
• IBM Cloud IKS: Test on Standard and Free tier clusters
• IBM Cloud ROKS: Test on OpenShift 4.x versions
• Multi-zone: Verify high-availability deployments
• Networking: Test both public and private endpoints
• Authentication: Verify IAM integration and RBAC

Integration Testing

• End-to-end deployment workflows
• Container image build and push
• Database connectivity (IBM Cloud Databases)
• Redis integration (IBM Cloud Redis)
• Load balancer and ingress functionality
• SSL/TLS certificate management
• Monitoring and logging integration

Documentation Updates

• Update version compatibility matrices
• Add troubleshooting sections for IBM Cloud-specific issues
• Include cost estimation guides
• Add security best practices for IBM Cloud
• Update CLI installation and configuration steps
• Include performance tuning recommendations

Automation Improvements

• Enhance Makefile with better error handling
• Add validation steps for prerequisites
• Include cleanup automation
• Add deployment health checks
• Implement rollback procedures

Acceptance Criteria

• All documentation files updated with current IBM Cloud services and features
• Successful deployment testing on both IKS and ROKS
• ArgoCD tutorial verified end-to-end on IBM Cloud IKS
• All Makefile IBM Cloud targets tested and working
• Screenshots and examples updated with current IBM Cloud UI
• Performance benchmarks documented
• Cost analysis included in deployment guides
• Security configurations validated and documented

Testing Environments

• IBM Cloud regions: us-south, eu-de, jp-tok
• Kubernetes versions: 1.28, 1.29, 1.30
• OpenShift versions: 4.14, 4.15, 4.16
• Cluster sizes: Single worker, Multi-worker, Multi-zone

Priority

High - Critical for 0.8.0 enterprise deployment readiness

Estimated Effort

Large - Comprehensive testing and documentation update across multiple IBM Cloud services

Dependencies

• Access to IBM Cloud account with appropriate permissions
• Test clusters in multiple regions
• ArgoCD and Helm testing environments