# Solution Design & Planning for Your IT Infrastructure Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/solution-design-and-planning Language: en Published: 2026-09-04 Updated: 2026-10-16 ForgeOne plans Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift and virtualization platforms: components, sizing, integration, automation, migration and rollout. Design & Delivery ## Solution Design & Planning for Your IT Infrastructure From target architecture to an actionable technical plan. ForgeOne turns target architectures for Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift, virtualization and hybrid infrastructures into concrete implementation plans. Together we define components, sizing, integrations, dependencies as well as rollout and migration paths so an architecture concept becomes a reliable basis for delivery. ForgeOne creates technical solution designs and implementation plans for Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift, virtualization and hybrid IT infrastructures. - [Start planning](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) - [View implementation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/implementation-migration) Previous Step ## From Target Architecture to Technical Design A reliable target architecture defines principles, responsibilities and technical guardrails. Solution design turns these into concrete systems, components and implementation decisions. If the target state is not yet clear, we start with Architecture & Security. - [Architecture & Security](https://forgeone.solutions/en/architecture-security) ## When Does Architecture Become Concrete Planning? Once the technical target state is defined, decisions must become concrete enough for an environment to be built reproducibly, migrated and operated reliably later. ### A New Platform Is Being Built A Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift or virtualization platform needs to be implemented production-ready. ### Existing Systems Are Being Migrated Workloads or platforms need to move to new infrastructure, other data centers or new technologies. ### Components Need Sizing Compute, RAM, storage, networking and platform services must be aligned with requirements, growth and availability. ### Many Systems Need to Work Together Identity, DNS, PKI, networking, monitoring, backup and existing services need clean integration. ### Rollout and Migration Need a Reliable Sequence Order, dependencies, tests, cutover and rollback must be clarified before implementation begins. ### Operations Need to Be Considered from the Start Monitoring, backup, patch management, automation, documentation and responsibilities should not appear only after go-live. ## What Do We Plan in Detail? ForgeOne plans components, sizing, integrations, automation as well as rollout and migration paths for IT platforms. ### Components & Sizing Proxmox, Ceph, Kubernetes, OpenShift Selection and sizing of compute, storage, network and platform components based on workloads, availability and expected growth. ### Platform & Integration Keycloak, FreeIPA, LDAP, DNS, PKI Technical integration of the platform into existing network, identity, DNS, PKI, monitoring and backup structures. ### Automation & Deployment Ansible, AAP/AWX, OpenTofu, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD Definition of reproducible provisioning paths for infrastructure, operating systems and platform services. ### Migration & Rollout Staging, migration, cutover, rollback Planning of build-out, testing, data and workload migration, cutover, rollback and handover to operations. ## From Target State to Actionable Design 1. 01: Clarify Requirements Translate capacity, availability, security, recovery and operational requirements into technical criteria. 2. 02: Define Components Define platforms, systems, versions, integrations and technical dependencies. 3. 03: Plan Implementation Prepare deployment, migration, testing, cutover and rollback in a structured way. 4. 04: Approve Delivery Document design, decisions and sequence so implementation and operations start from one shared basis. ## Make Technical Decisions Traceable A good solution design documents not only what is used, but why. We evaluate technical options against operational needs, security, maintainability, cost, scalability and vendor dependencies. ### VM or Container? The platform model follows workload, operations team, deployment model and lifecycle. ### Kubernetes or a Classic Platform? We evaluate whether orchestration creates real value or unnecessary complexity. ### Central or Distributed Storage? Availability, performance, data volume and operating model shape the storage design. ### Automation or Manual Processes? Reproducibility matters, but automation depth must fit the operating model. ## What Do You Receive? The exact scope depends on the engagement. The goal is a documented basis that allows implementation and operations to start reliably. ### Technical Solution Design Documented systems, components, versions, integrations and dependencies. ### Sizing & Capacity Planning Sizing of compute, storage and relevant platform resources. ### Rollout or Migration Plan Defined sequence for build-out, tests, migration, cutover and rollback. ### Implementation Basis Documented decisions and technical requirements for implementation, automation and later operations. ## Automation Starts During Planning Reproducible infrastructure does not begin after implementation. During solution design we already consider which components should be provisioned, configured, updated and documented automatically. Depending on the environment this includes Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, GitOps, CI/CD and repeatable deployments with Ansible, AAP/AWX, OpenTofu, GitLab or Argo CD. - [Automation & IaC](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-configuration-as-code) ## From Enterprise Linux to the Automated Platform ForgeOne plans Linux, virtualization and Kubernetes platforms with a focus on reproducible provisioning, clear integrations and long-term operations. Technical focus areas include RHEL and SUSE Linux Enterprise, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, Proxmox, Ceph, Ansible, AAP/AWX, OpenTofu, GitLab, Argo CD, Keycloak, FreeIPA, monitoring, backup and recovery. - [Enterprise Linux](https://forgeone.solutions/en/linux-infrastructure) Next Step ## From Solution Design to Implementation Once components, integrations and migration paths are defined, the planned environment can be implemented. ForgeOne builds new platforms, migrates existing systems and handles technical integration into your infrastructure. - [Implementation & Migration](https://forgeone.solutions/en/implementation-migration) ## Technical Insights These resources explore planning topics around platforms, Linux, identity and migration. ### Proxmox as a Platform Basics for building a Proxmox environment as a virtualization building block. - [Open article](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/how-to-set-up-proxmox-ve) ### SUSE or Red Hat Context for Enterprise Linux decisions and long-term maintainability. - [Open article](https://forgeone.solutions/en/news/suse-or-redhat) ### Keycloak and SSO Example for central authentication with Keycloak and existing SSO. - [Open article](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/grommunio-auth-centralized-authentication-with-keycloak-and-existing-sso) ### Automation & IaC How repeatable infrastructure becomes plannable through automation and Infrastructure as Code. - [Open service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-configuration-as-code) ## Frequently Asked Questions About Solution Design & Planning ### What is a technical solution design? A technical solution design makes a target architecture concrete. It describes systems, components, sizing, integrations, dependencies and technical implementation. ### What is the difference between architecture and solution design? Architecture defines the target state, principles and technical guardrails. Solution design defines exactly how that architecture is implemented through systems, components, integrations and deployment paths. ### Does ForgeOne support sizing and capacity planning? Yes. Depending on scope, compute, storage, networking and platform resources can be sized based on workloads, availability and expected development. ### Is automation considered during planning? Yes. Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, GitOps and automated deployments are considered during solution design when they make sense for the environment. ### Can ForgeOne implement the planned solution afterwards? Yes. Solution design can be followed by implementation, migration, automation, integration and operational services. ## You have a target state and want to turn it into an actionable solution? In a free initial consultation we clarify which technical decisions and planning steps are necessary for your environment. - [Discuss solution design](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment) ## Related solution clusters Solution design connects target architecture, migration path and operations. The cluster pages show which platform areas are affected. - Virtualization & Storage - Backup & Disaster Recovery - Container & Platform Engineering [Virtualization & Storage](https://forgeone.solutions/en/virtualization-storage) ## Next step We identify the right cluster for your initiative together. [Book a free consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)