OKD Consulting Services
Enterprise Kubernetes Power, Without the Enterprise Cost
Ksolves, an AI-first OpenShift consulting company, helps you deploy, scale, and manage containerised workloads at a fraction of the cost.
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OpenShift-Grade Capabilities. Open-Source Economics.
When Red Hat OpenShift licensing costs become a barrier, OKD gives you the same architecture, the same developer experience, and the same production-grade tooling, without the commercial overhead.
Zero Licensing Fees
OKD is fully open-source under Apache 2.0. Eliminate subscription costs entirely while retaining enterprise-class platform capabilities your teams depend on.
OpenShift-Compatible
OKD is the upstream of OpenShift. Your existing manifests, Helm charts, Operators, and CI/CD pipelines migrate with minimal rework.
Security-First by Default
Built-in security context constraints, pod security admission, network policies, and OAuth integration give you hardened defaults from day one.
Built-in Developer Tools
Source-to-Image (S2I), Tekton Pipelines, and the OKD web console give developers a self-service experience without burdening platform teams.
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Ready
Run OKD on bare metal, VMware, AWS, GCP, or Azure. Ksolves handles architecture decisions to match your infrastructure footprint.
Operator Ecosystem
Access the full OperatorHub catalogue, like databases, monitoring, networking, and more, managed declaratively through the Operator Framework.
Same Kubernetes Foundation. Different Enterprise Strategy.
OpenShift gives you enterprise-backed operations. OKD gives you open-source freedom. Both run on the same core Kubernetes foundation, while Ksolves helps you choose the model that delivers the right balance of cost, control, scalability, and support.
| Feature | OKD (with Ksolves) | Red Hat OpenShift |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes Core |
Identical upstream |
Identical upstream |
| Web Console |
Full console included |
Full console included |
| Operator Framework |
OperatorHub access |
OperatorHub access |
| CI/CD (Tekton) |
Included |
Included |
| Security Hardening |
SCCs + Ksolves config |
SCCs + RH support |
| Subscription Cost |
None |
Significant annual cost |
| Vendor Support |
Community + Ksolves managed |
Red Hat SLA |
| Latest K8s Versions |
Faster release cadence |
Slightly lagged |
| FIPS Compliance |
Config dependent |
Certified |
Save Up to 80% on Platform Costs!
OKD delivers the same Kubernetes operator experience as OpenShift, subscription-free.
OKD vs OpenShift
Same DNA. Same Operator. Dramatically Different Cost.
OpenShift
$30K+
Per Cluster/Year (Subscription + Support)
Enterprise Kubernetes
Operator Framework
CI/CD with Tekton
Web Console & CLI
Red Hat Support
Vendor Lock-in Risk
Costly Annual Renewals
Proprietary Bits
OKD + Ksolves' Consulting Services
$0
Platform Cost – Pay only for Ksolves' Consulting Services
Enterprise Kubernetes
Operator Framework
CI/CD with Tekton
Web Console & CLI
Ksolves' 24x7 Expert Support
No Vendor Lock-in
No Recurring Licensing Fees
100% Open-Source
End-to-End OKD Consulting, from Cluster to Production
Ksolves brings OpenShift-depth expertise to OKD environments. Every engagement is hands-on, outcome-focused, and tailored to your infrastructure.
OKD Cluster Design and Deployment
From architecture blueprints to a live, production-ready cluster, we handle the full setup. Our engineers design your network topology, plan capacity, and deploy OKD on bare metal, VMware, or cloud, so your platform is built right from the start.
App Modernization
Move legacy applications into the cloud-native world. We assess your existing workloads, containerise them, and re-platform using microservices and Operator-managed services, so your apps are ready to run, scale, and evolve on OKD.
DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Setup
Ship faster with confidence. We build automated Tekton or Jenkins pipelines connected to your source control and image registry, and embed GitOps workflows through ArgoCD for consistent, auditable deployments every time.
Integration & Middleware
Keep your systems connected. We integrate OKD workloads with your enterprise APIs, databases, and services using service mesh, API gateways, and middleware, reliably and securely, without disrupting what already works.
Security Hardening & RBAC
Lock down your platform without slowing your teams down. We configure security context constraints, network policies, pod security admission, OAuth, and audit logging, aligned with CIS benchmarks and your internal compliance requirements.
Monitoring & Observability
Know what's happening across every layer of your platform. We set up Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and Loki, build meaningful dashboards, and configure alerts so your team can respond fast and stay ahead of issues.
Training & Enablement
Get your teams confident on OKD. We run structured training for platform engineers, developers, and ops teams, covering cluster administration, deployment workflows, CI/CD, and day-to-day operations, tailored to where your team is today.
24×7 Managed Support
Your platform, always on. Our certified OKD engineers handle upgrades, patching, capacity monitoring, and incident response around the clock, so you get enterprise-grade reliability without the overhead of managing it yourself.
OKD Cluster Design and Deployment
From architecture blueprints to a live, production-ready cluster, we handle the full setup. Our engineers design your network topology, plan capacity, and deploy OKD on bare metal, VMware, or cloud, so your platform is built right from the start.
App Modernization
Move legacy applications into the cloud-native world. We assess your existing workloads, containerise them, and re-platform using microservices and Operator-managed services, so your apps are ready to run, scale, and evolve on OKD.
DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Setup
Ship faster with confidence. We build automated Tekton or Jenkins pipelines connected to your source control and image registry, and embed GitOps workflows through ArgoCD for consistent, auditable deployments every time.
Integration & Middleware
Keep your systems connected. We integrate OKD workloads with your enterprise APIs, databases, and services using service mesh, API gateways, and middleware, reliably and securely, without disrupting what already works.
Security Hardening & RBAC
Lock down your platform without slowing your teams down. We configure security context constraints, network policies, pod security admission, OAuth, and audit logging, aligned with CIS benchmarks and your internal compliance requirements.
Monitoring & Observability
Know what's happening across every layer of your platform. We set up Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and Loki, build meaningful dashboards, and configure alerts so your team can respond fast and stay ahead of issues.
Training & Enablement
Get your teams confident on OKD. We run structured training for platform engineers, developers, and ops teams, covering cluster administration, deployment workflows, CI/CD, and day-to-day operations, tailored to where your team is today.
24×7 Managed Support
Your platform, always on. Our certified OKD engineers handle upgrades, patching, capacity monitoring, and incident response around the clock, so you get enterprise-grade reliability without the overhead of managing it yourself.
Paying Too Much for OpenShift? There's a Better Way!
Ksolves helps you move to OKD – same platform, zero guesswork.
Where Open Source Meets Enterprise-Grade Delivery
From cost savings to go-live confidence, here's what sets our OKD consulting services apart.
Deep OKD & OpenShift Expertise
We don't rely on generic Kubernetes skills. Our engineers bring hands-on OKD and OpenShift experience, enabling stronger architecture, faster delivery, and fewer deployment surprises.
Zero Guesswork on Migration
OpenShift-to-OKD migration can be complex. We've done it before, handling operators, storage, and security gaps with a fully mapped, risk-aware approach.
No Vendor Lock-in
Our approach is fully open-source. No proprietary tools, no hidden dependencies. Your platform remains fully yours, flexible, and future-ready.
Security Hardened From Day One
Security is built in from the start. We configure SCCs, RBAC, network policies, pod security, and audit logging before your first workload goes live.
Your Platform in Weeks, Not Months
Our AI-driven delivery speeds up deployment without compromise. From design to production, automation and AI help you go live faster and more reliably.
Production-Ready by Design
We don't stop at deployment. Every OKD environment is built with scalability, observability, and resilience baked in, so your platform is ready for real-world enterprise workloads from day one.
A Structured 6-Phase Strategy from Evaluation to Production
Every Ksolves OKD engagement follows a proven 6-phase methodology designed to reduce risk, speed up delivery, and ensure a production-ready platform.
Discovery & Assessment
We evaluate your current environment, workloads, costs, compliance needs, and capabilities to clearly define scope, savings, and implementation effort.
Architecture & Solution Design
We design your full OKD architecture, from cluster setup, networking, storage, security, and integrations, aligned with your business and technical goals.
Cluster Deployment & Configuration
We deploy and configure your OKD cluster to production standards, covering infrastructure, networking, storage, identity, and core tooling.
Workload Migration & Onboarding
We migrate applications and pipelines with minimal disruption, handling manifests, operators, CI/CD updates, and zero-downtime strategies.
Security & Observability Setup
We implement security controls and observability tools, including RBAC, network policies, audit logging, and monitoring dashboards.
Handover, Training & Support
We provide documentation, training, and runbooks, with optional 24×7 managed support for ongoing platform stability and operations.
Integrated Technology Stack
OKD integrates with the same ecosystem as OpenShift. Ksolves engineers are fluent across the entire toolchain.
Kubernetes
Container Orchestration
Tekton
Cloud-Native CI/CD
AgroCD
GitOps Deployment
Estio / Envoy
Service Mesh
Prometheus
Monitoring & Alerting
Grafana
Dashboards & Observability
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
Ansible
Automation & Configuration Management
Loki
Log Aggregation & Management
Podman
Daemonless Container Engine
ODF
Persistent Storage & Data Services
Helm Charts
Kubernetes Package Management
Frequently Asked Questions
OKD is the open-source, community-supported upstream distribution that Red Hat OpenShift is built on. Both platforms share the same core Kubernetes architecture, web console, Operator framework, and developer tooling. The key difference is licensing. OKD is completely free to use, while OpenShift requires a commercial Red Hat subscription.
Yes. OKD is the same technology foundation that powers Red Hat OpenShift, which runs mission-critical workloads for enterprises worldwide. With the right architecture, security configuration, and operational practices, all of which Ksolves provides, OKD is fully capable of supporting production environments at scale.
Savings vary depending on your cluster size and subscription tier, but organisations typically eliminate significant annual licensing fees by moving to OKD. Beyond licensing, Ksolves helps you optimise resource utilisation and reduce operational overhead, compounding your savings over time.
The migration is manageable with the right expertise. Since OKD and OpenShift share the same core platform, most workloads, manifests, and Helm charts migrate with minimal rework. The complexity typically lies in operator compatibility, storage configuration, and security policies, areas where Ksolves has deep, hands-on experience.
In most cases, yes. Because OKD is OpenShift’s upstream, the vast majority of workloads are compatible out of the box. Some commercially licensed Red Hat operators may need open-source equivalents, and we handle that assessment as part of our discovery phase.
OKD can be deployed on bare metal servers, VMware vSphere, AWS, GCP, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure. Ksolves designs your cluster topology to match your existing infrastructure footprint, so you’re not forced into a deployment model that doesn’t fit.
A standard OKD cluster deployment typically takes two to four weeks depending on infrastructure complexity and workload volume. Our AI-driven delivery approach helps compress timelines further, with architecture design, configuration, and validation running in parallel where possible.
Yes. OKD includes Security Context Constraints, RBAC, pod security admission, network policies, OAuth integration, and audit logging – all of which Ksolves configures to production and compliance standards as a default part of every engagement.
Yes. Ksolves offers 24×7 managed support covering cluster upgrades, patch management, capacity monitoring, incident response, and Day 2 operations. You can hand off platform operations entirely to our team or use us as an extension of your own.
Yes. We provide structured training programmes tailored to your team’s role and current skill level, covering cluster administration, application deployment, CI/CD workflows, security practices, and day-to-day platform operations.
Absolutely. We offer a free initial assessment where we review your current environment, licensing costs, workload requirements, and compliance needs, and give you an honest recommendation on whether OKD is the right fit and what the transition would look like.
Ready to Cut Kubernetes Costs Without Cutting Corners?
Book a free 30-min OKD-readiness assessment. We'll assess your current environment and show you exactly what a move to OKD would save and deliver.
