00 /Container platforms

Kubernetes & Containers

Design, harden, and operate Kubernetes and Docker environments, from containerizing existing applications to running managed clusters on EKS or AKS.

The challenge

Containers make software easy to ship and clusters easy to accumulate: unclear resource limits, inconsistent manifests, fragile upgrades, and security defaults nobody revisited.

We establish a production-ready baseline for how workloads are packaged, deployed, secured, observed, and upgraded, and we say so plainly when a simpler platform would serve you better.

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01 /What we can deliver

Focused work with a clear handoff.

  • +Containerization of existing applications with Docker
  • +Kubernetes cluster architecture on managed or self-hosted platforms
  • +Helm or Kustomize packaging and GitOps-style delivery
  • +Workload hardening: resource limits, probes, RBAC, and network policies
  • +Cluster upgrade, backup, and observability planning

Technologies we can work with

KubernetesDockerHelmArgo CD

A practical process

01 — Understand. Establish context, constraints, and the decisions that matter.

02 — Make a plan. Prioritize a sensible sequence with visible trade-offs.

03 — Leave it maintainable. Document changes and create a useful operating baseline.

Architecture

How it fits together

EXAMPLE ARCHITECTURE · 02 / KUBERNETES & CONTAINERS

Kubernetes & Containers: A container image moves from a registry through Git-declared manifests onto a cluster, with routing, metrics, and autoscaling.

rollback / restore / repeat paths return to the last known good state

Kubernetes works best when everything about a workload is declared, reviewed, and reproducible.

Dockerfileminimal image
Registryscanned image
Git manifestsHelm · Kustomize
GitOps controllerArgo CD · Flux
Clusterpods · nodes
Ingressrouting · TLS
Observe & scalemetrics · autoscaling

01 /FAQ

Kubernetes & containers: common questions.

Do we actually need Kubernetes?

Not always. For a small number of services, a managed container service or well-run virtual machines can be simpler to operate. We start from your workloads, team skills, and growth plans, and tell you plainly if a simpler option fits.

What is Kubernetes used for?

Kubernetes is an open-source platform for running containerized applications at scale. It schedules containers onto machines, restarts failed workloads, scales them with demand, and provides a consistent way to deploy and configure services.

Can you work with managed Kubernetes such as EKS or AKS?

Yes. Managed control planes reduce operational burden, and we can design the node, networking, identity, and delivery layers around them. Self-managed clusters are possible where there is a clear reason for them.

Next step

Bring us the part that is harder than it should be.

We will help you find the smallest useful next move.

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