# Analysis & Assessment of Your IT Infrastructure Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/analysis-assessment Language: en Published: 2026-09-04 Updated: 2026-10-13 ForgeOne analyzes Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift and open source infrastructures to identify risks, understand dependencies and prioritize concrete improvements. 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. - [Discuss assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) - [View architecture & security](https://forgeone.solutions/en/architecture-security) ## Your path with ForgeOne 1. Assessment Understand current state, risks and dependencies. 2. Architecture Define target architecture, security, platform roles and operating model. 3. Planning Plan migration, automation, integration and responsibilities. 4. Implementation Implement systems, platforms and processes in a controlled way. 5. Operations Operate managed or co-managed with monitoring, updates and support. 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. ### Migration or modernization Before changing platforms or operating models, you need to understand which systems, dependencies and processes are actually in place today. ### Doubts about backup & recovery Backups may exist, but restore paths, dependencies, restart times, RPO and RTO have not been validated under realistic conditions. ### Dependence on individual people Critical operational knowledge is held by only a few people and is neither sufficiently documented nor consistently automated. ## 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. - [Architecture & Security](https://forgeone.solutions/en/architecture-security) ### 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. - [Security](https://forgeone.solutions/en/security) ### 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 1. 01: Define scope and frame We clarify objectives, systems, stakeholders, access options and the required level of detail for the assessment. 2. 02: Analyze the environment We capture architecture, platforms, configurations, processes, operating data and relevant dependencies. 3. 03: Evaluate and prioritize risks We rank technical, operational and security-relevant risks by impact, urgency and effort. 4. 04: 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. Technical focus ## Enterprise Linux, platform operations and open source infrastructure Technical focus: Enterprise Linux with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Ubuntu and Debian, Kubernetes & OpenShift, Proxmox, Ansible/AAP/AWX, Keycloak/FreeIPA as well as monitoring and backup infrastructures. ForgeOne analyzes existing infrastructure, identifies technical, operational and security-relevant risks, and turns the findings into prioritized recommendations. ForgeOne supports organizations with Enterprise Linux, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Infrastructure Automation, Identity, Monitoring, Backup and Recovery. ForgeOne treats platform, automation, security, monitoring and recovery as connected infrastructure. ## Frequently asked questions about IT infrastructure assessments ### How long does an infrastructure assessment take? 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? 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? 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? 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? 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. - [Discuss an assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) ## 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 [Linux & Infrastructure](https://forgeone.solutions/en/linux-infrastructure) ## Next step We identify the right cluster for your initiative together. [Book a free consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)