Kubernetes platforms for production software and sovereign infrastructure
WZ-IT designs, builds and operates Kubernetes platforms for companies that want to deploy, scale and monitor containerized applications under control - on owned infrastructure, European cloud or as part of a sovereign private-cloud strategy.
Cluster & Infrastructure
Cluster architecture, networking, storage and security.
GitOps & CI/CD
Reproducible deployments with staging and rollbacks.
Operations & Monitoring
Monitoring, updates, backups and ongoing operations.
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When Docker, single servers or manual deployments are no longer enough
Many applications start simple: one server, one Docker Compose setup, one manual deployment. With more users, more services and higher requirements, that quickly becomes an operational risk.
Deployments become uncontrollable
Staging, production, rollbacks and releases depend on manual steps or single individuals.
Applications outgrow single servers
More services, background jobs, APIs and data flows need a platform instead of individual machines.
Kubernetes exists but is not operable
The cluster runs - but monitoring, updates, security, backups and responsibilities are missing.
Development and operations are split
Software teams want to ship fast, ops teams need stability. Without a platform you get friction and shadow processes.
Kubernetes as a platform, not an end in itself
Kubernetes is not a goal for us. We use Kubernetes where applications, teams and deployments need a real platform: with clear architecture, GitOps, monitoring, security, updates and operations. For smaller setups we deliberately recommend simpler solutions such as Proxmox, Docker Compose, Coolify or classic deployments - what matters is the right operating model, not the hype.
Infrastructure layer
Cluster architecture, nodes, networking, storage, load balancing and connection to owned or European infrastructure.
Platform layer
Ingress, certificates, secrets, namespaces, RBAC, policies, registry and standardized environments.
Deployment layer
GitOps, CI/CD, staging, production, rollbacks, release processes and reproducible deployments.
Operations layer
Monitoring, logging, alerting, updates, security, backup strategy, cost control and incident response.
What we typically work on
Concrete Kubernetes projects at the intersection of software development, infrastructure and operations.
Build a Kubernetes platform for production applications
For companies that want to run multiple services, teams or environments under control.
Containerize existing applications
From classic servers, Docker Compose or manual deployments to reproducible deployments.
Introduce GitOps & CI/CD in production
Staging, production, rollbacks and approvals via GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD or Flux.
Run Kubernetes on Proxmox or European infrastructure
A private-cloud base with Proxmox, with Kubernetes on top as the platform for modern applications.
Audit an existing Kubernetes cluster
Review architecture, security, monitoring, updates, cost and operating model.
Retrofit monitoring, logging and security
Transparency and protection for clusters, nodes, deployments and workloads.
Private cloud with Proxmox. Application platform with Kubernetes.
Proxmox handles virtualization, HA, storage, backups and VM operations. Kubernetes handles deployments, services, scaling and standardized application environments. Together they form a sovereign platform for companies that want to run modern software without depending entirely on hyperscalers.
Proxmox as the infrastructure base
HA clusters, storage, backup, networking and virtual machines.
Kubernetes as the platform layer
Containers, deployments, services, ingress, GitOps and scaling.
WZ-IT as the operator
Monitoring, updates, security, backups, runbooks and ongoing evolution.
Kubernetes is not worth it for every project
We only recommend Kubernetes when it fits the complexity, the team and the operating model.
Kubernetes makes sense when:
- multiple services or teams deploy on a shared platform
- staging, production and rollbacks should be standardized
- applications are shipped and evolved regularly
- scaling, high availability or self-healing matter
- internal developer platforms are planned
- workloads should stay portable between owned infrastructure and cloud
- observability, security and operations must be handled professionally
Kubernetes is often not the right fit when:
- only a small website or a single simple app is operated
- deployments happen rarely
- there is no budget for ongoing operations
- Docker Compose, Coolify, Proxmox VMs or classic deployments are sufficient
- nobody can take responsibility for updates, monitoring and security
Our goal is not to introduce Kubernetes everywhere - but to choose the right platform for your system.
From architecture to operations
We build Kubernetes platforms so they do not just start, but keep running.
Kubernetes Consulting & Architecture
We clarify whether Kubernetes makes sense for your use case, how cluster, networking, storage and operating model should look - and which alternatives exist.
Kubernetes Setup & Migration
We build clusters, migrate existing applications and create clear environments for development, staging and production.
GitOps & CI/CD
We establish reproducible deployments with GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD or Flux - including rollbacks, secrets and approval processes.
Containerization
We analyze existing applications, build images and structure environment variables, secrets and deployment strategies.
Observability & Monitoring
We integrate monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting and dashboards so clusters and workloads stay visible in operation.
Security & Hardening
We harden Kubernetes environments with RBAC, network policies, secrets management, image scans and secure ingress concepts.
Kubernetes Audit & Roadmap
We review existing clusters, deployments, security, monitoring, cost and operating processes - and create a prioritized roadmap for stability, security and evolution.
Platform Engineering & Developer Experience
We build platform building blocks, templates, namespaces, standards and self-service deployments so teams can ship faster without bypassing operations and security rules.
Managed Kubernetes Operations
We take over updates, monitoring, incident response, CVE assessment, backups and the ongoing evolution of your platform.
Typical components of a production Kubernetes platform
The concrete stack depends on the project. What matters is that all building blocks fit together and stay operable.
Kubernetes Distribution
Vanilla Kubernetes, k3s, RKE2, Talos or managed Kubernetes - depending on infrastructure, security requirements and operating model.
Ingress & Networking
Ingress controllers, load balancers, certificates, DNS, network segments and policies for secure reachability.
GitOps & Deployment
GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD or Flux for traceable deployments, rollbacks and environment management.
Observability
Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry or suitable alternatives for metrics, logs, traces and alerts.
Security
RBAC, secrets management, image scanning, network policies, pod security, updates and CVE processes.
Storage & Backup
Persistent volumes, storage classes, backup strategies, restore tests and disaster recovery concepts.
Kubernetes does not end at cluster setup
An installed cluster is not yet a platform. Production Kubernetes operations need clear processes for deployments, updates, monitoring, security and incident response. WZ-IT combines software development and infrastructure operations - so we think about Kubernetes not just from the cluster's perspective, but from the perspective of the applications, teams and users working on it.
We pay attention to:
- traceable deployments instead of manual interventions
- clear responsibilities for platform and applications
- monitoring, logs and alerts from the first production workload
- regular updates and CVE assessment
- secure secrets, roles and network boundaries
- backup and restore processes for critical workloads
- documentation, runbooks and handover to internal teams
Frequently asked questions about Kubernetes
Answers to the most important questions about platform, operations and fit.
Not always. If an application can be operated simply, we often deliberately recommend Proxmox, Docker Compose, Coolify or classic deployments. Kubernetes becomes worthwhile when multiple services, teams, environments and deployment processes need to be coordinated.
Yes. Kubernetes can run on owned hardware, on Proxmox, with European cloud providers or in existing cloud environments. What matters is a clean concept for networking, storage, backup, monitoring and updates.
Proxmox virtualizes infrastructure and runs virtual machines. Kubernetes orchestrates containerized applications. Often Proxmox is the infrastructure base and Kubernetes the platform for modern applications.
Yes. We analyze existing clusters, review architecture, security, monitoring, deployments and operations and turn the findings into a prioritized roadmap.
Yes. We review the application, dependencies, data handling, deployment process and runtime environment and move it into a controllable container setup.
Yes, but not as an anonymous standard platform. We operate Kubernetes in the context of your applications and infrastructure - with monitoring, updates, security, CVE assessment and clear responsibilities.
Planning a Kubernetes platform?
Whether an existing cluster, a new platform or a migration away from manual deployments: in an architecture call we clarify whether Kubernetes makes sense and what an operable setup can look like.
How can we support you?
Send us the context. We will respond with a pragmatic view on architecture, platform and operations.
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Let's Talk About Your Idea
Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea - we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
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Timo Wevelsiep & Robin Zins
Managing Directors of WZ-IT