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title: About migrating from OpenShift Container Platform 3 to 4
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# About migrating from OpenShift Container Platform 3 to 4 {#about-migrating-from-3-to-4}

OpenShift Container Platform 4 contains new technologies and functionality that result in a cluster that is self-managing, flexible, and automated. OpenShift Container Platform 4 clusters are deployed and managed very differently from OpenShift Container Platform 3.

The most effective way to migrate from OpenShift Container Platform 3 to 4 is by using a CI/CD pipeline to automate deployments in an [application lifecycle management](https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/devops/what-is-application-lifecycle-management-alm) framework.

You can use Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes to help you import and manage your OpenShift Container Platform 3 clusters easily, enforce policies, and redeploy your applications. Take advantage of the [free subscription](https://www.redhat.com/en/engage/free-access-redhat-e-202202170127) to use Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management to simplify your migration process.

To successfully transition to OpenShift Container Platform 4, review the following information:

[Differences between OpenShift Container Platform 3 and 4](/openshift-docs-markdown/migrating_from_ocp_3_to_4/planning-migration-3-4#planning-migration-3-4)
:   - Architecture
    - Installation and upgrade
    - Storage, network, logging, security, and monitoring considerations