Consulting & Strategy
Analysis & Assessment of Your IT Infrastructure
Identify risks. Understand dependencies. Prioritize improvements.
ForgeOne conducts IT infrastructure assessments for Linux, virtualization, Kubernetes and open source environments.
Your path with ForgeOne
Current step Current stepStep 1Assessment
Understand current state, risks and dependencies.
- Step 2
Architecture
Define target architecture, security, platform roles and operating model.
- Step 3
Planning
Plan migration, automation, integration and responsibilities.
- Step 4
Implementation
Implement systems, platforms and processes in a controlled way.
- Step 5
Operations
Operate managed or co-managed with monitoring, updates and support.
- Step 6
Validation
Add security review, Kubernetes assessment or penetration testing where useful.
When does an infrastructure assessment make sense?
An assessment creates clarity when technical landscapes, operational processes or security assumptions are no longer transparent enough. It is especially valuable before modernization, migration, outsourcing or larger automation initiatives.
Historically grown infrastructure
Systems and processes have been extended over many years, standards differ between environments and dependencies are not fully documented.
High manual operating effort
Provisioning, updates and configuration changes depend heavily on manual work and consume time that should be available for improvement.
Unclear operational or security risks
Monitoring, hardening, permissions, high availability and administrative access have not been reviewed as one connected operating model.
What does ForgeOne analyze?
ForgeOne does not treat infrastructure as a collection of isolated tools. We look at platform, operations, security, observability and recoverability as one connected system.
Infrastructure & Platforms
We review Linux servers, virtualization, Kubernetes/OpenShift, storage, networking, high availability and technical dependencies. This includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux / RHEL, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Ubuntu, Debian, Proxmox, Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Operations & Automation
We analyze provisioning, patch management, Configuration as Code, GitOps, rollout processes and manual operating workflows. Relevant tools include Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform / AAP, AWX, OpenTofu and GitLab.
Security & Identity
We assess hardening, permissions, admin access, identity management, PKI and technical baselines. This includes CIS benchmarks, SELinux, Keycloak, FreeIPA and existing PKI structures.
Monitoring, Backup & Recovery
We review monitoring coverage, alerting, backup architecture, restore processes and RPO/RTO. Typical systems include Zabbix, Prometheus, Bareos and Proxmox Backup Server.
From current state to concrete roadmap
- 01Step 1
Define scope and frame
We clarify objectives, systems, stakeholders, access options and the required level of detail for the assessment.
- 02Step 2
Analyze the environment
We capture architecture, platforms, configurations, processes, operating data and relevant dependencies.
Current step 03Step 3Evaluate and prioritize risks
We rank technical, operational and security-relevant risks by impact, urgency and effort.
- 04Step 4
Derive roadmap and measures
The findings become a concrete, prioritized roadmap for stabilization, modernization and automation.
What do you receive after the assessment?
The result is not a loose list of observations. It is a reliable decision basis for technical and organizational next steps.
Documented current state
A clear overview of systems, platforms, operating processes, interfaces and dependencies.
Risk assessment
A structured view of technical weaknesses, operational bottlenecks, security risks and recovery gaps.
Prioritized measures
Concrete recommendations sorted by impact, urgency, effort and dependencies.
Concrete roadmap
A realistic implementation plan for stabilization, modernization, automation and continuous improvement.
Frequently asked questions about IT infrastructure assessments
How long does an infrastructure assessment take?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
That depends on the size and complexity of the environment. A focused assessment can deliver results within a few days, while larger platform or security assessments are split into sensible phases.
Does ForgeOne need direct access to our systems?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
For reliable technical results, agreed access to relevant systems, configurations or exports is useful. The exact scope is defined in advance and can be aligned with internal security requirements.
Do we only receive an analysis or also concrete measures?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
The assessment ends with prioritized recommendations and a roadmap. The goal is a clear decision basis, not just a technical snapshot.
Is the assessment only suitable for on-premises infrastructures?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
No. ForgeOne reviews on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments whenever Linux, open source, Kubernetes, virtualization or automation platforms play a relevant role.
Can ForgeOne implement the recommended measures afterwards?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
Yes. On request, ForgeOne can support architecture, automation, hardening, migration, monitoring, backup, recovery and ongoing operations after the assessment.
Would you like to know where your infrastructure stands today?
In a free first call, we clarify which systems and questions are relevant for your assessment and what the right scope should look like.
Related solution clusters
Assessment results become actionable when they are mapped to a clear target cluster such as infrastructure, backup, security or platform operations.
- Linux & Infrastructure
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
Next step
We identify the right cluster for your initiative together.