Kubernetes & Container Consulting Service
It automatically manages your containers, so scaling doesn't become a constant operational headache. We are a DevOps consulting firm that offers Kubernetes and container consulting as part of its wider infrastructure automation services - alongside CI/CD, cloud migration, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Kubernetes & Container Consulting Service
It automatically manages your containers, so scaling doesn't become a constant operational headache. We are a DevOps consulting firm that offers Kubernetes and container consulting as part of its wider infrastructure automation services - alongside CI/CD, cloud migration, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Cluster audit first: Kubernetes consulting starts with an audit of your current cluster, node usage, and deployment process to identify inefficiencies and risks.
- Migration support: Design and implementation of smooth, low-risk migration strategies to move workloads onto Kubernetes.
- Autoscaling implementation: Setting up autoscaling so resources automatically increase or decrease based on demand, helping reduce costs.
- GitOps practices: Implementing GitOps workflows for version-controlled, automated, and auditable cluster management.
- Reduced operational overhead: Companies get reliable, cost-efficient Kubernetes operations without needing to hire an in-house platform team.
Cloud Solitaire Kubernetes & Container Services
Kubernetes Migration (EKS, GKE, AKS)
Cloud Solitaire delivers workloads from ECS, Docker Swarm, or bare Docker into EKS, GKE, or AKS. They move workloads one service at a time, keeping old platforms running until the new one has proven itself.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about disrupting the switch.
- EKS
- GKE
- AKS
Autoscaling & Cost Optimization
We set up Karpenter, spot instances, and autoscaling to add servers only when needed. Development environments also shut down when they're not being used.
This can significantly reduce costs without changing your code.
- Karpenter
- Cluster Autoscaler
- Spot instances
High Availability & Disaster Recovery for Kubernetes
Cloud Solitaire codes multi-zone deployments, automated failover, and replica sets for databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, along with HA configurations for Kafka and RabbitMQ. Backups are built using Velero and are tested by restoring them.
Therefore, you can identify errors from the dashboard and not from customer complaints.
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Velero
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
GitOps & Cluster Change Management
We use Flux or ArgoCD with Helm, so everything in the cluster is managed through Git. Every production change goes through a pull request, with a clear author, reviewer, and rollback option.
Drift shows up immediately on the dashboard instead of appearing later in the month.
- Flux
- ArgoCD
- Helm
How Cloud Solitaire Manages Kubernetes Clusters
Each engagement by us follows the same core:
Audit → Migrate → Automate → Operate
- Audit: We audit your current cluster config, node usage, and deployment process. Along with this, we also review your last few incidents to find out where you are spending most money and time.
- Migrate (or Build): If you're moving off ECS, Docker Swarm, or bare Docker, workloads are moved to EKS, GKE, or AKS one at a time. Your existing platform keeps running as a fallback until each migrated service is proven to be stable. If you're starting fresh, we design and stand up the cluster architecture directly that includes, sizing, networking, and namespace structure, before touching the workloads.
- Automate: Autoscaling, GitOps pipelines, and backup/failover systems are set up so that routine changes and decisions about scaling do not require human intervention.
- Operate: We stay involved. The engineers who design your cluster are the ones who will resolve issues when something goes unexpected.
Cloud Solitaire will automate every single stage of this loop, so that your team has to focus only on the main cluster that they are building.
Tools & Technologies Used By Our Team
- Managed Kubernetes: Amazon EKS, Google GKE, Azure AKS
- Container runtime: Docker
- Autoscaling & cost: Karpenter, Cluster Autoscaler, spot instances
- GitOps & deployment: Flux, ArgoCD, Helm
- Databases in Kubernetes: We run stateful databases directly in-cluster - including MongoDB and PostgreSQL - with high-availability replica sets and disaster recovery, not just stateless services.
- Reliability & backup: Velero, HA configurations for Kafka and RabbitMQ
Who Needs Kubernetes & Container Consulting Services
- Startups migrating from ECS, Docker Swarm, or bare Docker as container needs exceed a single host
- Companies with a single engineer who understands the cluster world and no backup if that person leaves
- Teams who adopted Kubernetes for scaling purposes but got a full-time operational job instead
- Teams paying for oversized cloud servers that sit mostly idle overnight
- Tech Companies who never tested failover and don't know what happens when a zone goes down
Why Choose Cloud Solitaire for Kubernetes Consulting Services?
Right-Sized Automatically
Karpenter adds or removes servers based on actual demand. Therefore, the cluster scales down on its own when usage drops.
Failure Is Uneventful
Multi-zone by default, tested failover, and backups verified through real restores. We design and measure for 99.99% reliability.
No Bus Factor
If we disappeared tomorrow, your team can still do everything, as everything is in Git, documented, and handed over.
Track Record
100+ clusters deployed, 500+ microservices managed, up to 70% cut from dev environment costs, 99.9% uptime achieved.
What we have to show for it.
Their DevOps expertise and dedication made our global cloud migration a success. They integrated seamlessly with our team and consistently performed beyond expectations. A true 10/10 professional.
Results & Case Studies
- Check out how Cloud Solitaire helped GoDaddy launch a successful global cloud migration with our DevOps and Kubernetes consulting service.
- Check out how we added GitOps and automated deployments to Raylife's on-premises Kubernetes setup without moving them further into the cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do we actually need Kubernetes, or is Docker/Docker Compose enough?
If you are using one or two machines for using a single service, then plain Docker or Docker Compose will be the right choice. When you've outgrown it, need multiple services that need to talk to each other, traffic that spikes enough to need autoscaling, or a single point of failure you can no longer afford, at that time you will require Kubernetes. We'll tell you honestly what fits your condition well.
Which is better: EKS, GKE, or AKS?
It totally depends on which cloud provider you are already using, your team's skills, and your networking and compliance requirements. We usually recommend staying on whichever cloud you are already invested in unless there is a specific reason to move.
Can you migrate us from ECS or Docker Swarm to Kubernetes?
Yes, we move workloads one service at a time. So that your existing platform keeps running until each migrated service has proven to be stable.
How much does Kubernetes cost to run?
It depends on cluster size and how it is optimized. Over-provisioned nodes are the most common cause of high bills. We will give you an estimate after reviewing your current setup once you book our consultation.
How do you handle zone or node failures?
By multi-zone deployments, automated failover, and backups tested by restoring. The goal is for a zone failure to appear on a dashboard instead of being reported by a customer complaint.
What happens after the cluster is set up - do you manage it long-term?
This depends on you. We document everything as we build so that your team can take it over completely if that's your motive. Otherwise, you can keep us operating and evolve the cluster as they scale.
Let's Get Your Kubernetes Cluster Under Control
This era is not about oversized nodes and untested failovers. Talk to a Cloud Solitaire engineer and get a free consultation on where your cluster stands today, and roughly what it would save.