Kubernetes
The industry standard for orchestrating container environments
Microservices and deployment of containers
With Kubernetes, you get an open source platform with which you can automatically deploy, manage and scale container applications. You can use it to efficiently orchestrate your containers, ensure reliability and simplify the operation of complex, distributed systems.
Kubernetes features
Automatic scaling
With our help, Kubernetes can automatically scale the number of your containers based on the current load by using Horizontal Pod Autoscaling. This ensures that your application always has sufficient resources to run stably under changing load conditions. You can use resources efficiently and save costs at the same time, as Kubernetes only provides the resources you need.
Self-healing
We set up Kubernetes for you so that it detects faulty containers and restarts them automatically to minimize downtime. If a container crashes or stops responding, Kubernetes ensures that it is replaced without you having to intervene manually. With this function, you can ensure the high availability of your applications and reduce service interruptions.
Service detection and load balancing
Kubernetes offers you integrated service discovery so that containers can easily find and communicate with each other. It automatically distributes the network traffic to different containers in order to distribute the load evenly and avoid overloads. This enables the operation of a robust and scalable infrastructure in which all services interact efficiently with each other.
Kubernetes Consulting
We help you with the design, installation and integration of Kubernetes in your environment – for more power, know-how and peace of mind!
Power
We have been successfully supporting our customers in the operation of their IT infrastructures for many years. Whether it’s different industries, tools or operating systems – we’ve seen, operated and built it all. With extensive experience in best practices around Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB and other open source technologies, especially in the Linux environment, we are at your side with our know-how.
Know-how
We not only understand your IT systems and services, but also the big picture – the numerous aspects that make up the operation of complex IT infrastructures. In a world where IT is becoming increasingly complex and constantly changing, there is often a lack of time and personnel. This is exactly where we come in to provide you with optimum support.
Targeted reinforcement
As Linux generalists and open source experts, we are broadly positioned and deeply networked in the open source communities. With us by your side, you are never alone! Whether as an IT consultant, engineer, support or architect – we strengthen your team, relieve you and take over the work so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Kubernetes Training
Learn the basics of container orchestration with Kubernetes
The Kubernetes training course offers a practical introduction and enables you to gain initial experience from a developer and operations perspective. You will acquire practical knowledge through numerous practical exercises.
Managed Kubernetes
From start to deploy in just a few minutes
Our Managed Kubernetes service allows you to easily orchestrate and scale your containerized applications. We take care of the operation of the Kubernetes clusters so that you can concentrate fully on the development and provision of your workloads – be it for applications, CI/CD pipelines or data processing. This means you can use modern IT processes and count on the support of our MyEngineers if required.
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Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about Kubernetes
What is Kubernetes simply explained?
Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the provision, scaling and management of containerized applications. It helps to efficiently distribute applications in containers on different servers and monitors their status to automatically rectify failures. As a result, Kubernetes makes it easier to manage complex applications in the cloud or on local servers by optimizing the use of resources and simplifying operations.
What is the difference between Docker and Kubernetes?
Docker is a platform for creating, deploying and running containers that allows you to run applications in isolated environments. Kubernetes, on the other hand, is an orchestration platform that helps you to automatically manage and scale many containers and ensure their availability. While Docker focuses on containerizing applications, Kubernetes manages the entire infrastructure on which these containers run.
Which containers does Kubernetes support?
Docker is a platform that makes it possible to isolate and run applications in containers, making them more portable and easier to manage. Kubernetes, on the other hand, is an orchestration tool that automatically manages, scales and deploys many containers to efficiently run applications on a large scale. While Docker is responsible for creating and executing individual containers, Kubernetes coordinates and manages containers in distributed systems.
What is a Kubernetes cluster?
A Kubernetes cluster consists of a group of computers that work together to operate and manage containerized applications. It consists of a master node, which is responsible for control and administration, and several worker nodes, which execute the containers. The cluster makes it possible to scale applications across different nodes, distribute loads and ensure reliability.
Why is Kubernetes called K8s?
Kubernetes is often abbreviated as "K8s", as there are eight letters between the first and last letters "K" and "s". This abbreviation is a practical spelling to simplify the longer name. It follows a common pattern in IT, where letters are replaced by numbers, as in "i18n" for "Internationalization".
What is Kubernetes Helm?
Kubernetes Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the management of applications and their dependencies within a cluster. Helm can be used to install, update and version applications as charts, i.e. predefined packages of Kubernetes resources. This facilitates the deployment and management of complex applications in Kubernetes by providing standardized and reusable configurations.
What is a pod in Kubernetes?
A pod is the smallest and simplest unit in Kubernetes, which comprises one or more containers that run together on one node. Containers within a pod share network and storage volumes so that they can work together efficiently. Pods enable the management and scaling of container applications by using them as a logical unit for execution, management and orchestration.