Managed Platform: Your Complete Productized DevOps Department
The Managed Platform is your complete DevOps department — without the headcount. We build and operate enterprise-grade Kubernetes on dedicated Hetzner infrastructure, including managed databases, security patching, CI/CD, and 24/7 automated monitoring. $2,995/mo + $5,000 setup. You focus on shipping code; we handle everything else.
Why Are Engineering Teams Wasting Time on Infrastructure?
The Old Way (You)
- Firefighting infrastructure issues instead of building product.
- Paying 30-50% “Cloud Tax” to AWS/Heroku.
- Developers scared to deploy on Fridays.
- Hiring expensive DevOps engineers ($100k+).
- Maintenance is always “next sprint.”
The Managed Way (Us)
- Managed Platform Engineering included.
- Up to 60% Compute Cost Reduction via Hetzner Hybrid Cloud.
- GitOps Pipelines for safe, instant rollbacks.
- Outsourced Ops — we are your infrastructure team.
- Updates & Patching handled automatically.
Phase 1: Risk-Free “Shadow Run” Migration
We don’t do terrifying cutover weekends. We build a 1:1 replica of your compute on Hetzner, continuously replicate your live AWS RDS to our Hetzner DB, and mirror 100% of your incoming HTTP traffic to the clone. You watch the Hetzner dashboard handle your exact peak workload safely for 7 days before you switch.
What Does the Managed Platform Include?
Hybrid Kubernetes. Cloud for HA Control Plane, Dedicated Infrastructure for raw power. Spikes burst to Cloud automatically.
Fully Managed Postgres/MySQL. Automated backups with Point-in-Time Recovery. Disaster Recovery tested regularly.
CIS Benchmarks. Encrypted Secrets. Hosted in ISO 27001 certified datacenters (Hetzner). 100% German Data Sovereignty (GDPR).
What Are the Boundaries of the Service?
To keep this service affordable and sustainable, we adhere to a strict “Infrastructure vs. Code” boundary. We run the platform; you run the code.
Our Responsibility (Infrastructure)
- Server Uptime & K8s API: Ensuring the cluster is healthy.
- Database Availability: Keeping Postgres/Redis running and backed up.
- CI/CD Pipeline Health: Ensuring the runners are active.
- Security Patching: OS and Cluster level updates.
- Scenario: “The database drive is full.” -> We fix it.
Your Responsibility (Application)
- Application Logic: Fixing bugs in your code.
- Database Queries: Optimizing slow SQL queries.
- Dependency Updates: Updating npm/pip packages.
- Scenario: “I pushed bad code and the site is 500ing.” -> You fix it (We help rollback).
How Much Does the Managed Platform Cost?
Plus $5,000 One-time Setup Fee
- Single Production Environment (App + Data).
- Unlimited Seats for your dev team.
- Shared Slack Channel .
- Weekly “State of Ops” Report.
- Built on Open Standards: You own the Terraform & Kubeconfig.
Have questions about our Managed Platform service?
Do you offer 24/7 Support?
Our automated monitoring and self-healing runs 24/7. For human platform engineering support, we discuss coverage scope and response times during the qualification call, as it depends on your tier and requirements.
Can we scale up for Black Friday?
Yes. Our Hybrid Control Plane allows baseline traffic to run on cost-effective dedicated servers, while spikes burst automatically to Cloud nodes. You get the best of both worlds.
Is there a minimum contract term?
No. We operate on a month-to-month basis. However, the $5,000 setup fee is non-refundable as it covers the initial migration and infrastructure provisioning.
Do you handle database backups?
Yes. We run automated daily backups with Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) for Postgres. Backups are encrypted and stored in a separate datacenter.
Can I bring my own domain and SSL?
Yes. We manage Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates automatically. You can also bring your own wildcard certificates if needed.
What happens if we cancel?
Built on open standards. We build on standard Kubernetes and open-source tooling. If you leave, we give you the keys (Kubeconfig), the Terraform scripts, and the passwords. You can hire another Ops team to take over on day 1.
What happens to my databases during migration?
We migrate your full stack — application and databases — to our managed platform. Managed Postgres or MySQL runs on dedicated Hetzner infrastructure with automated daily backups and point-in-time recovery (PITR). We use logical replication for near-zero-downtime migration; your users never notice the cutover. You get a single environment: compute and data on Hetzner, all managed by us.
Is this GDPR compliant?
Yes. All infrastructure runs in Hetzner’s own datacenters (ISO 27001 certified) — Germany, Finland, or USA based on your requirements. Your data is subject to German and EU data protection law.
What monitoring do I get?
Full Prometheus + Grafana dashboards, Loki logging, and Blackbox uptime monitoring. You get a weekly “State of Ops” report summarizing uptime, incidents, and resource usage.
Can I run multiple applications?
The base retainer covers a single production environment. Additional environments (staging, QA) or applications can be added for an additional fee.
Curious about your potential savings?
Most teams save 40–60% on cloud compute. Use our free calculator to see exactly how much you could save.
Where Should You Start?
Not sure if a full managed platform is right for you? Start with an audit:
Infrastructure Audit
A $495 one-time assessment. If we can’t find 30% savings, you get a full refund.
discovery Zoom. We'll review your current cloud spend, identify what's safe to move, and give you an honest Go / No-Go recommendation — no commitment, no sales pitch. If the numbers work, we'll show you how. If they don't, we'll tell you that too.
Interested? Contact us.
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