Managed Kubernetes – Run a container platform without your own team

Outsource Kubernetes Operations

Build and reliably operate a production-ready Kubernetes platform—as Managed Kubernetes via NWS or in your own environment. You deploy your applications; NETWAYS takes care of updates, scaling, and availability. Includes GitOps deployments and built-in monitoring.

No need for your own K8s team

We run the platform; you build applications—without having to hire Kubernetes specialists.

Ready for production right from the start

High availability, backups, and updates are built in—not a makeshift solution that will need to be reworked later.

KCSP-certified

Operated by a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider—proven expertise instead of learning by doing.

GitOps Deployments

Reproducible rollouts from Git—traceable and rollbackable at any time, instead of manual `kubectl` commands.

Integrated monitoring

Prometheus and Grafana from day one—you have a comprehensive view of the platform and applications.

From Germany

Operated via NWS in German, ISO-certified data centers—GDPR-compliant and without hyperscaler lock-in.

The Problem

The goal is to run containers in production—but running Kubernetes itself requires specialists that most teams don’t have.

Operating Kubernetes is complex

Upgrades, networking, storage, security, and high availability—day-to-day operations are a full-time job for specialists.

There is a shortage of skilled workers

Kubernetes expertise is rare and expensive. The company attracts exactly the kind of people you actually need for your products.

Cloud Lock-in & Data Protection

Managed Kubernetes offered by hyperscalers is tied to their ecosystems and raises GDPR concerns when it comes to sensitive data.

How we work with you

Four steps, identical for every NETWAYS solution—from platform design to the live cluster we operate.

Step 1

Analysis & Concept

We assess requirements, workloads, and compliance, and define the platform design and operating model—whether on the NWS platform or in your own environment.

→ The right platform size instead of expensive over-engineering.

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Step 2

Setup & Integration

We provision the cluster and configure GitOps, Ingress, storage, and monitoring for production use.

→ A production-ready platform instead of a collection of disparate components.

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Step 3

Commissioning & Deployment

Go-live: Your applications are up and running, GitOps rollouts and dashboards are ready to go—you deploy without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.

→ Deploy applications without running the cluster yourself.

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Step 4

Support & Operations

NETWAYS handles updates, scalability, availability, and monitoring of the platform—as a managed service through NWS or via MyEngineer.

→ A stable platform available around the clock, without needing your own team.

What Managed Kubernetes Includes

From the platform to GitOps to day-to-day operations—the building blocks are all interconnected, and you use them as a complete package.

Container Platform

Deploy the platform

We’ll set up a production-ready cluster—via NWS or in your environment—including Ingress, storage, and networking.

Result: Ready to go instead of months of DIY work.

GitOps

Deploying via GitOps

Applications are deployed declaratively from Git (Argo CD or Flux)—in a reproducible manner and can be rolled back at any time.

Result: Every status is traceable; no manual `kubectl` commands required.

Kubernetes Monitoring

Monitor & Scale

Prometheus and Grafana monitor clusters and applications; workloads scale automatically in response to demand.

Result: Spot bottlenecks before they cause problems.

Kubernetes Operations

Updates & Availability

We handle patches, version upgrades, backups, and the platform’s high availability.

Result: up-to-date and stable, with no effort on your part.

What You’ll Achieve

Focus on the product, production-ready stability, confidence.

Focus on the Product

Your team develops and deploys applications instead of maintaining clusters—the platform runs in the background.

Production-ready & stable

High availability, updates, and scalability are all covered—the platform holds up even as the load increases.

Confident & GDPR-compliant

Operated in Germany via NWS, no hyperscaler lock-in—full control over the platform and data.

What is your solution built with?

Tried-and-true open-source components—run in-house or via NWS. You decide what you’ll do yourself and what NETWAYS will handle.

Kubernetes

The Container Platform: Orchestration, self-healing, and scaling of your workloads—deployed and operated at production-ready levels.

Gitlab

Source of GitOps deployments: Applications are rolled out to the cluster in a reproducible manner from the repository and CI/CD pipeline.

Prometheus

Collect metrics from clusters and workloads—the data foundation for autoscaling, capacity planning, and alerting.

Grafana

Dashboards for the platform, applications, and capacity—operations and development are looking at the same picture.

NWS Managed Kubernetes: Build, Deploy, Scale.

Flexible and seamless. Your cluster launches quickly and is as versatile as your applications.

Clusters in Minutes

Our managed clusters are ready to use in just a few minutes. No more “Kubernetes the Hard Way.”

Container Network

With Cilium, we rely on a proven industry standard for maximum data throughput, low latency, and enhanced security.

Horizontal Scaling

With automatic and reactive scaling, you save time, resources, and money.

Managed Control Plane

Updates, Backups, Monitoring. Rely on our Managed Platform for all your Day 2 operations.

Persistent Storage

Store your data—for example, for database operations—beyond the lifecycle of containers.

GPUs for ML/AI

Our NVIDIA GPUs accelerate your ML and AI-powered applications. Ideal for modern workloads.

For more information, visit nws.netways.de

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About This Solution

What is Managed Kubernetes?

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With Managed Kubernetes, a service provider operates the Kubernetes platform for you—including deployment, updates, scaling, and availability. You deploy your applications to the cluster, but you don't have to worry about the underlying infrastructure. NETWAYS offers this service via NWS from Germany or in your local area.

Is Managed Kubernetes Worth It?

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This is usually the case when you want to run containers in production but don't have a dedicated platform team. Setting up your own production-ready Kubernetes environment with high availability, upgrades, and security is time-consuming and ties up scarce specialized personnel. Managed Kubernetes takes care of this work so your team can focus on the applications.

How much does it cost to run Kubernetes?

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That depends on the cluster size, availability requirements, and operating model. With in-house operations, personnel and infrastructure costs are the main expenses; with Managed Kubernetes via NWS, you pay a predictable fee for the platform and operations. We'll calculate this together based on your workloads.

What is a KCSP?

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KCSP stands for Kubernetes Certified Service Provider—a CNCF certification for service providers with proven Kubernetes expertise and practical experience. It serves as proof of quality, demonstrating that the business is in the hands of qualified, experienced professionals.

What is GitOps?

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GitOps means maintaining the desired state of the platform and applications declaratively in Git. Tools such as Argo CD or Flux automatically synchronize the cluster with this state. Every change is traceable, reproducible, and can be rolled back using Git—instead of manual interventions on the cluster.

Is Managed Kubernetes available in Germany?

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Yes. Through NWS, the platform runs in German, ISO-certified data centers and is therefore GDPR-compliant within the EU—without being tied to a U.S. hyperscaler. Alternatively, we can run the cluster in your own environment.

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