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⛁ Managed Kubernetes

Kubernetes without the ops burden. Hosted in Germany.

We provide a CNCF-conformant Kubernetes cluster on isolated VMs and take care of running it. You focus on your applications and work with standard kubectl and YAML.

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  • ✓ Starter with one node or HA/Pro with 3 control plane nodes
  • ✓ IPv6 included, public IPv4 optional
  • ✓ Your own Rancher login and workload management in the portal
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All prices exclude VAT.

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Data centres in Germany

Operated in ISO 27001-certified data centres, GDPR-compliant.

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Secure by default

Hardened defaults, regular patching and automatic backups.

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24/7 monitoring & SLA

Monitored around the clock, incident response under the agreed SLA.

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Personal support

Dedicated contacts at IT-Roc instead of an anonymous call centre.

✦ Clear responsibilities

We run the technology. You stay in control.

Nothing falls through the cracks: from day one it is clear who takes care of what.

What IT-Roc handles

  • ✓ Provisioning isolated VMs on our own Proxmox hosts in Germany
  • ✓ Setting up and managing the cluster via Rancher
  • ✓ 24/7 monitoring of nodes and control plane
  • ✓ etcd and workload backups
  • ✓ Networking with directly routed public IPv6 and optional IPv4
  • ✓ Personal support for questions and incidents

What you decide

  • ✓ Which applications and containers run in the cluster
  • ✓ Node sizes and number of workers
  • ✓ Your manifests, deployments and configuration
  • ✓ Credentials for your private registries
  • ✓ When you scale or adjust resources
✦ The difference

Run it yourself or with IT-Roc?

Running it yourself

  • ✕ You have to build and maintain hardware, virtualization and networking yourself
  • ✕ A highly available control plane with an etcd quorum is complex to set up
  • ✕ Backups of etcd and workloads easily fall by the wayside
  • ✕ Round-the-clock monitoring requires dedicated staff

With IT-Roc

  • ✓ Ready-to-use cluster on isolated VMs in a German data center
  • ✓ HA/Pro with three control plane nodes spread across several hosts
  • ✓ etcd and workload backups are a fixed part of operations
  • ✓ 24/7 monitoring, SLA and dedicated contacts at IT-Roc
✦ Your benefits

Why customers choose IT-Roc.

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No vendor lock-in

Your cluster is CNCF-conformant Kubernetes. Your YAML manifests and kubectl work just like anywhere else, so you can always move.

2

Highly available when you need it

The HA/Pro plan runs three control plane nodes with an etcd quorum spread across several Proxmox hosts. If one host fails, your cluster stays reachable.

3

Grows with your needs

Node sizes can be changed later, and on HA/Pro you simply add or remove worker nodes. You only pay for what you actually use.

4

Directly reachable from the internet

Public addresses are routed directly, without NAT detours. LoadBalancer services get public IPs automatically, and IPv6 is always included.

✦ Pricing

Pick your resources, see the price instantly.

The calculator uses the same prices as our customer portal. What you see is what you pay.

Node size

Your configuration
  • › Kubernetes Starter
  • › Node size: 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMe
  • › IPv6 only (included)
Monthly price
51,00 € / month
All prices exclude VAT.

Same pricing formula as when creating a cluster in the customer portal. Size and worker count can be changed later.

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✦ How it works

Up and running in four steps.

  1. 01

    Choose plan and size

    Pick Starter or HA/Pro and set CPU, RAM, storage and worker count in the price calculator.

  2. 02

    Provision the cluster

    We create the isolated VMs and set up your cluster as a Rancher custom cluster.

  3. 03

    Set up access

    In the portal you set the password for your Rancher login, which is scoped to your own cluster.

  4. 04

    Launch workloads

    Deploy common images from the catalog with one click or upload your own YAML manifests.

✦ Who it's for

Made for your project.

You want to ship containers without worrying about servers and the control plane. With standard kubectl and YAML you keep working the way you are used to.

Ready for your own cluster?

Work out your configuration in the price calculator or get personal advice from our team.

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✦ Technical details

Everything under the hood.

  • › CNCF-conformant Kubernetes
  • › Managed via Rancher as a custom cluster
  • › Starter: 1 all-in-one node for control plane and workloads
  • › HA/Pro: 3 control plane nodes with etcd quorum
  • › HA/Pro: 1 to 10 worker nodes
✦ FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the difference between Starter and HA/Pro?+

Starter is a single node that runs both the control plane and your workloads. It is affordable but not highly available. HA/Pro uses three control plane nodes spread across several Proxmox hosts plus 1 to 10 worker nodes.

Can I scale my cluster later?+

Yes. Node sizes can be changed later, and on HA/Pro you can add or remove workers at any time.

Am I locked in to IT-Roc?+

No. Your cluster is CNCF-conformant Kubernetes and you work with standard kubectl and YAML. Your workloads can therefore be moved to other Kubernetes environments as well.

Do I need a public IPv4 address?+

Not necessarily. IPv6 is always included and routed directly. If your services should also be reachable over IPv4, you can add a public IPv4 for 5 € net per month.

How do I access my cluster?+

You get your own Rancher login that only sees your cluster, and you set its password yourself in the portal. You can also manage workloads directly in the IT-Roc portal or in the IT-Roc mobile app.

✦ Personal consultation

Questions about Kubernetes?

Our experts will advise you personally and work out the right solution with you. Fill in the form and we will get back to you shortly.

  • ✓ Free and without obligation
  • ✓ Reply within one business day
  • ✓ Direct contact with our engineers

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