Managed Services
Managed Kubernetes
Ongoing operations for Kubernetes, OpenShift, OKD and Rancher/RKE2.
ForgeOne operates defined Kubernetes platforms with focus on lifecycle, updates, certificates, monitoring, storage, backup, security, GitOps and incident handling.
Your path with ForgeOne
- Step 1
Assessment
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.
Current step Current stepStep 5Operations
Operate managed or co-managed with monitoring, updates and support.
- Step 6
Validation
Add security review, Kubernetes assessment or penetration testing where useful.
Typical starting points
These situations show when the service is technically and commercially useful.
Cluster lifecycle
Updates, components and dependencies need to be planned and applied safely.
Storage & Backup
Persistent data, restore capabilities and platform backups require clear procedures.
Security & GitOps
Roles, policies, secrets, certificates and deployments need to work together.
Service scope
The concrete scope is defined per project or operating model.
Kubernetes / OpenShift
Operations for production clusters including lifecycle and platform components.
OKD / Rancher / RKE2
Operations and evolution of suitable open source and enterprise platforms.
GitOps
Integration of deployments, changes and operations into controlled GitOps workflows.
Delivery approach
- 01Step 1
Define scope
Goals, systems, responsibilities and boundaries are defined together.
- 02Step 2
Deliver
The agreed tasks are delivered in a traceable and documented way.
Current step 03Step 3Validate
Results, risks and open points are validated and prioritized.
- 04Step 4
Handover
Operations, support or next steps are connected cleanly.
Common questions about Managed Kubernetes
Is Managed Kubernetes the same as Platform Engineering?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
No. Managed Kubernetes is ongoing operation of a defined platform. Platform Engineering describes the platform and developer experience capability.
Does ForgeOne support OpenShift?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
Yes. ForgeOne supports Kubernetes, OpenShift, OKD and Rancher/RKE2 depending on the target platform.
Can GitOps be part of operations?Show answerHide answer Action: Open answerClose answer
Yes. GitOps can make changes, deployments and platform configuration more traceable.
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Related solution clusters
Managed Kubernetes requires clear platform standards for clusters, add-ons, policies, GitOps and operations.
Next step
We identify the right cluster for your initiative together.