# Managed Kubernetes

Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/managed-kubernetes
Language: en
Published: 2026-09-05
Updated: 2026-10-13

ForgeOne operates Kubernetes, OpenShift, OKD and Rancher/RKE2 with lifecycle, updates, monitoring, storage, backup, security and GitOps.

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.

- [Discuss Kubernetes operations](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)
- [View Kubernetes security](https://forgeone.solutions/en/kubernetes-security-assessment)

## 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.

Previous step

## Next useful project step

Previous: Automation & Integration. This page builds on that step without repeating the full journey.

- [Automation & Integration](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-integration)

## 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

1. 01: Define scope

Goals, systems, responsibilities and boundaries are defined together.

2. 02: Deliver

The agreed tasks are delivered in a traceable and documented way.

3. 03: Validate

Results, risks and open points are validated and prioritized.

4. 04: Handover

Operations, support or next steps are connected cleanly.

Next step

## Next service

Next: Support & SLA. Internal links point directly to the canonical target URL.

- [Support & SLA](https://forgeone.solutions/en/support-sla)

## Related solutions and next steps

Not every service currently has enough specific knowledge articles. Until then, related topic areas are linked without automatic latest-post lists.

### Enterprise Linux

IT solution

Linux operations, distributions, lifecycle and platform foundations.

### Automation & IaC

IT solution

Configuration as Code, Infrastructure as Code and GitOps as a technical capability.

### Monitoring & Logging

IT solution

Observability, alerting and operational data for stable platforms.

## Common questions about Managed Kubernetes

### Is Managed Kubernetes the same as Platform Engineering?

No. Managed Kubernetes is ongoing operation of a defined platform. Platform Engineering describes the platform and developer experience capability.

### Does ForgeOne support OpenShift?

Yes. ForgeOne supports Kubernetes, OpenShift, OKD and Rancher/RKE2 depending on the target platform.

### Can GitOps be part of operations?

Yes. GitOps can make changes, deployments and platform configuration more traceable.

## Want to define the right service scope?

In a free first call we classify your current situation, target picture and useful next steps.

- [Book a first call](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)

## Related solution clusters

Managed Kubernetes requires clear platform standards for clusters, add-ons, policies, GitOps and operations.

[Container & Platform Engineering](https://forgeone.solutions/en/container-platform-engineering)

## Next step

We identify the right cluster for your initiative together.

[Book a free consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)