Review the starting point
Agree scope, platform versions, ownership and required access. Capture constraints and existing failure modes.
CONTAINERS & KUBERNETES / ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Make container platforms reliable and understandable.
Container images, orchestration, packaging, networking, scaling and recovery across your workload lifecycle.
Containers & runtimesOrchestration platformsPackaging & configurationNetworking & service meshScaling & resilience
KUBERNETES BUILDING BLOCKS
Understand what you operate.
| Capability | Role in the platform |
|---|---|
| Pods & Deployments | Run application containers and manage replicated releases. |
| StatefulSets & DaemonSets | Support workloads with stable identity or per-node placement. |
| Services & Gateway / Ingress | Expose workloads and route traffic through configured implementations. |
| RBAC & workload identity | Control API access and application permissions. |
| NetworkPolicy & CNI | Define network connectivity and policy enforcement. |
| PersistentVolumes & CSI | Connect workloads to persistent storage implementations. |
| HPA, KEDA & node scaling | Scale workloads and capacity based on appropriate signals. |
| Probes, PDBs & resource requests | Express health, disruption and scheduling requirements. |
TOOLS & PLATFORMS
Find the right layer.
Explore what each technology does and where OpsBuy can support your team.
Containers & runtimes
Containers & runtimes
Docker ↗
Tools for packaging and running applications in container images and containers.
Explore support & use casesContainers & runtimesPodman ↗
A container engine supporting OCI containers and rootless workflows.
Explore support & use casesContainers & runtimescontainerd ↗
A container runtime used to manage container lifecycle on hosts and in Kubernetes environments.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platforms
Orchestration platforms
Kubernetes ↗
A container orchestration platform for deploying, scaling and operating workloads.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsAmazon EKS ↗
AWS managed Kubernetes service with integrations into AWS networking and identity.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsAzure AKS ↗
Azure managed Kubernetes service for operating containerized workloads.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsGoogle GKE ↗
Google Cloud managed Kubernetes service with managed cluster operating modes.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsRed Hat OpenShift ↗
A Kubernetes-based application platform with integrated developer and operational capabilities.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsRancher ↗
A platform for managing access and operations across Kubernetes clusters.
Explore support & use casesOrchestration platformsNomad ↗
A workload scheduler for deploying and managing different application workload types.
Explore support & use casesPackaging & configuration
Networking & service mesh
Networking & service mesh
Istio ↗
A service mesh providing traffic management, workload security and observability capabilities.
Explore support & use casesNetworking & service meshCilium ↗
An eBPF-based networking, security and observability platform for cloud-native workloads.
Explore support & use casesNetworking & service meshCalico ↗
Container networking and network security tooling for Kubernetes environments.
Explore support & use casesScaling & resilience
Scaling & resilience
Karpenter ↗
Kubernetes node provisioning software that responds to workload scheduling requirements.
Explore support & use casesScaling & resilienceKEDA ↗
Event-driven autoscaling for Kubernetes workloads through supported event sources.
Explore support & use casesScaling & resilienceVelero ↗
Backup and restore tooling for Kubernetes resources and supported persistent data.
Explore support & use casesPROJECT DELIVERY
From requirements to handover.
Make reviewed changes
Work in an agreed environment, record configuration and validate changes against project acceptance criteria.
Leave usable evidence
Validated workload manifests, platform operating procedures, scaling policies and a recovery exercise.
Plan your Containers & Kubernetes project.
Share your current setup, the issue and the outcome you need.