DEVOPS & CLOUDSCALE ON-PREMISE AND IN THE CLOUD

DevOps and Cloudscale: Designing future-proof systems on-premise and in the cloud

In the age of digital transformation, speed and flexibility are no longer just options, but keys to survival. At ULX Kft., we help our clients bridge the gap between traditional IT operations and modern, cloud-native software development. With more than two decades of experience, we design and build DevOps workflows and Cloudscale infrastructures that enable continuous innovation, whether in your own data center or with public cloud providers.

Containerization and Kubernetes: The New Language of Infrastructure

Containerization has fundamentally changed how applications are packaged and run. At ULX, we have been following the development of this technology from the very beginning, and today we have become one of Hungary's leading centers of expertise in the field of Kubernetes-based systems.

  • Standardization and portability: We help containerize applications (Docker/Podman), ensuring that they run the same on the developer's laptop as they do in the live production environment.

  • Masterful orchestration: We leverage the power of Kubernetes to build self-healing, automatically scaling, and load-balanced systems.

  • Cloud-Native Approach: We follow the 12-factor app methodology in our design process to ensure that our clients' systems natively leverage the benefits of cloud-based technologies.

Red Hat OpenShift: The enterprise Kubernetes platform

Although Kubernetes is the engine, a comprehensive platform is required for enterprise operations. ULX is a premier partner of Red Hat, and we specialize in the OpenShift platform, which complements the capabilities of Kubernetes with the security, monitoring, and developer tools required for enterprise needs.

  • OpenShift design and implementation: We provide a full range of services, from architecture design to the deployment of complex, multi-node clusters.

  • Hybrid Cloud Strategy: With OpenShift, we provide a consistent operating experience, regardless of whether the system runs on physical servers, in a VMware environment, or in the AWS/Azure/Google cloud.

  • OpenShift Virtualization: We help you consolidate traditional virtual machines and modern containers onto a single platform, simplifying your IT portfolio.

3. DevOps and CI/CD: Automated software delivery

Technology alone is not enough; processes must also change. ULX experts help you establish a DevOps culture and automate your software supply chain.

  • CI/CD Pipeline Design: We build automated processes (Tekton, Jenkins, GitLab CI) that take the application from code submission through testing to production without human intervention.

  • GitOps methodology: We manage infrastructure as code (IaC). We use ArgoCD and Ansible to ensure that the state of our systems always matches the plan stored in version control.

  • Security (DevSecOps): Security checks are incorporated into the process early in the development phase (Shift Left), with automated vulnerability testing and container security solutions.

Our Cloudscale competencies and complementary technologies

A modern cloud-based system goes beyond containers. The ULX portfolio covers all areas necessary for true scalability:

  • Service Mesh (Istio): Ensuring complex communication, traffic management, and observability between microarchitectures.

  • Cloud-native Storage: Integration of software-based storage solutions (e.g., Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation) that can keep up with dynamic container demands.

  • Serverless and event-driven architectures: Designing systems (Knative) that only consume resources when they are actually performing tasks.

5. Our service model: From vision to operation

ULX doesn't just give theoretical advice; we are also there with our customers in the "engine room":

  1. Cloud Maturity Assessment: We assess your current maturity level and determine the optimal path to containerization.

  2. Proof of Concept (PoC): We demonstrate the viability of the technology and the benefits of OpenShift for your specific business cases in a risk-free environment.

  3. Migration Services: We help you decompose monolithic applications and migrate them to the cloud.

  4. Training and Mentoring: As an official Red Hat training center and experienced consultant, we prepare your operations and development teams to use modern technologies with confidence.

  5. 24/7 TAM and Support: For critical systems, our Technical Account Management service guarantees that the Cloudscale environment is always available.

Why is ULX the best choice for DevOps and Cloudscale projects?

  • 25 years of experience: We know where IT comes from, and we can see exactly where it is headed. This perspective helps us chart realistic and sustainable paths for development.

  • Holistic approach: We see not only Kubernetes, but also the underlying operating system (RHEL), databases (EDB), and network security.

  • References in critical environments: We have proven at Hungary's largest financial institutions and government systems that open source cloud technologies are ready to serve even the most sensitive needs.

Let's get the most out of cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies together! Request a consultation from our experts and let's plan your company's next-generation IT platform together.