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Kubernetes support from assessment to operations

Choose a readiness assessment, migration project, managed platform build, or ongoing support plan for Kubernetes and K3s environments.

For teams adopting Kubernetes, operating existing clusters, or recovering from platform complexity.

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Service playbook

From problem to operating evidence

Main content is structured like a case study: context first, scoped work next, then the operating changes and evidence a team can use after handoff.

Service briefChoose the right Kubernetes offerWho it is forWhat is included across Kubernetes engagementsPackages

Kubernetes is not one service. Some teams need help deciding if Kubernetes is the right platform. Some need a migration path. Some already run clusters and need upgrades, security hardening, observability, or incident support. This page maps the Kubernetes service family so you can choose the right entry point.

Case-study lens

Scoped

Problem, responsibility, and handoff boundaries before implementation.

Evidence

Dashboards, runbooks, reviews, and operating records over borrowed logos.

Outcomes

Conservative summaries focused on observable operational improvement.

EvidenceSection 01

Choose the right Kubernetes offer

Runbooks, dashboards, reviews, and handoff material make the work auditable.

NeedBest fitOutcome
Build and operate a production platformManaged KubernetesCluster, GitOps, observability, security, operations, and handoff
Improve or troubleshoot existing clustersKubernetes SupportUpgrade plan, issue resolution, hardening, dashboards, and runbooks
Move applications into KubernetesKubernetes MigrationContainerization plan, manifests, staged rollout, and rollback path
Run lightweight clusters on edge or small nodesManaged K3sK3s architecture for edge, bare metal, or resource-constrained sites
Standardize delivery into clustersGitOpsDeclarative deployment model with Argo CD or Flux
Operating modelSection 02

Who it is for

Responsibilities, response paths, and technical changes are made explicit before work starts.

  • teams moving from PaaS, VMs, or ad hoc Docker hosts to Kubernetes
  • teams with Kubernetes in production but no dedicated platform engineer
  • teams with unreliable clusters, unclear ownership, or upgrade anxiety
  • teams preparing for enterprise customers that require better security and evidence
  • teams needing Kubernetes on cloud VMs, managed cloud services, bare metal, or edge infrastructure
ScopeSection 03

What is included across Kubernetes engagements

The work is broken into visible capabilities, acceptance points, and handoff artifacts.

AreaWhat we cover
Assessmentworkload fit, cluster health, ownership, risks, dependencies, and readiness
Architecturetopology, node pools, networking, ingress, storage, security, and operating model
DeliveryHelm, Kustomize, Argo CD, Flux, CI/CD integration, rollback, and release notes
SecurityRBAC, namespaces, pod security standards, image policy, secrets, and network policy
ObservabilityPrometheus, Grafana, logs, alerts, SLO candidates, and runbooks
Operationsupgrades, capacity planning, incident support, backups, restore notes, and monthly reviews
EvidenceSection 04

Packages

Runbooks, dashboards, reviews, and handoff material make the work auditable.

Assessment step

Kubernetes Assessment

A focused assessment for teams deciding whether to adopt, expand, or repair Kubernetes.

Deliverables: workload inventory, risk review, recommended target architecture, readiness score, and next-step proposal.

What changes

Kubernetes Migration

A staged project for moving applications into Kubernetes with controlled risk.

Deliverables: containerization plan, image and registry approach, manifests or Helm charts, test rollout, production cutover plan, and rollback steps.

Engagement option

Managed Kubernetes Platform

A build-and-operate package for teams that want a production platform.

Deliverables: cluster provisioning, GitOps, ingress, TLS, DNS, observability, security baseline, backups, and handoff.

What changes

Kubernetes Support Plan

Ongoing support for existing clusters.

Deliverables: upgrade planning, incident troubleshooting, cluster reviews, security and cost recommendations, runbooks, and platform backlog.

Operating modelSection 05

Onboarding path

Responsibilities, response paths, and technical changes are made explicit before work starts.

  1. Current-state review — clusters, workloads, deployment path, ownership, incidents, and platform constraints.
  2. Service selection — assessment, migration, managed platform, support plan, or custom package.
  3. Access and safeguards — repository, cloud, cluster, secrets, change-control, and rollback rules.
  4. Implementation — changes shipped through pull requests, GitOps updates, documented commands, or controlled rollout.
  5. Operational review — confirm dashboards, runbooks, upgrade path, support cadence, and remaining risks.
OutcomeSection 06

Outcomes you can measure

The result is described as an operating change the team can observe, review, and sustain.

  • cluster upgrades planned instead of deferred indefinitely
  • deployments standardized through GitOps or CI/CD
  • workload ownership and namespace boundaries documented
  • alerts linked to dashboards and runbooks
  • security baseline visible through RBAC, policies, and image guidance
  • capacity and cost reviewed against real workload usage
  • migration cutovers performed with rollback plans
EvidenceSection 07

Proof we leave behind

Runbooks, dashboards, reviews, and handoff material make the work auditable.

EvidencePurpose
Cluster assessmentShows current health, risk, and priority fixes
Architecture diagramDocuments topology, dependencies, and platform boundaries
GitOps or manifest repositoryMakes deployment state reviewable
RunbooksSupports responders during cluster and workload issues
Upgrade notesDefines how Kubernetes versions and node maintenance are handled
Handoff materialHelps developers use the platform without guessing
Operating modelSection 08

Kubernetes ecosystem we support

Responsibilities, response paths, and technical changes are made explicit before work starts.

What changes

Deployment and GitOps

  • Helm
  • Kustomize
  • Argo CD
  • Flux
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI

What changes

Networking and ingress

  • Traefik
  • NGINX Ingress
  • Cilium
  • Calico
  • cloud load balancers
  • external DNS and certificate automation

Implementation focus

Observability

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Loki
  • OpenSearch or ELK
  • OpenTelemetry
  • Jaeger

What changes

Security

  • RBAC
  • pod security standards
  • network policies
  • external secrets
  • image scanning
  • admission controls where appropriate
Next stepSection 10

Getting started

Decision points and common questions are made explicit so follow-up work is scoped cleanly.

Start with a Kubernetes assessment. We will identify whether you need support, migration, a managed platform, or a smaller targeted fix. Request Kubernetes assessment →

Next stepSection 11

Frequently asked questions

Decision points and common questions are made explicit so follow-up work is scoped cleanly.

Can you support an existing Kubernetes cluster? Yes. We can assess and support existing clusters before recommending any rebuild or migration.

Do you support managed cloud Kubernetes? Yes. We support EKS, AKS, GKE, and similar services, as well as K3s, Rancher, OpenShift, and bare-metal deployments.

Can you migrate applications gradually? Yes. We prefer staged migration with pilot workloads, validation, traffic shifting, and rollback planning.

Is Kubernetes always the right answer? No. If Kubernetes adds more operating burden than value for your workloads, we will say so during assessment and recommend a simpler path.

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