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Status Delivered
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 4, 2025

Use helm template variable ".Release.Namespace" for lookup in network-policy-egress

In a shared cluster environment, access to the "default" namespace is restricted.

The use of the variable ".Release.Namespace" would ensure the Helm templates are dynamically adjusted to the correct namespace for helm install or upgrade.


What is your industry? Aerospace & Defense
How will this idea be used?

Using the variable ".Release.Namespace" will allow customers in an on-prem OCP shared cluster environment to install or upgrade without modification to IBM templates.

  • Admin
    Mark Allen
    Jun 25, 2025

    I'm pleased to inform you that your idea is now available in our latest generally available (GA) release.

    This idea has been implemented in B2Bi/SFG v6.2.0.5. Helm charts shipped with this release support this use case.

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. We truly value our relationship with you and appreciate your willingness to share details about your experience, your recommendations, and ideas.