Containers (K8s)

Description

cegedim.cloud provides enterprise-grade managed Kubernetes clusters with the highest level of security and resilience built-in. All clusters are powered by RKE2 (Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2), a security-focused Kubernetes distribution designed to meet stringent compliance requirements.

By leveraging these managed clusters, you can deploy your standard Kubernetes workloads across cegedim.cloud Availability Zones and data centers to maximize your applications' availability and ensure business continuity.

cegedim.cloud also provides a comprehensive management console powered by Rancher, enabling you to:

• Manage your workloads through an intuitive interface

• Configure built-in Observability capabilities (Logging and Monitoring)

• Integrate with your existing platforms (Grafana, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, etc.)

• Monitor cluster health and performance in real-time

For customers with existing RKE-based clusters, please refer to our Migration Guide for information about transitioning to RKE2.

Cegedim Container Services (CCS)

cegedim.cloud Cegedim Container Services (CCS) delivers production-ready Kubernetes infrastructure with the following key capabilities:

• Latest Kubernetes Versions: Access to the most recent, stable Kubernetes releases on demand

• Persistent Storage (Optional): Ceph CSI available for persistent volumes with Auto-Provisioning and High Availability

• Enterprise-Grade Security: Hardened cluster configurations adhering to CIS Kubernetes Benchmark standards

• Network Compliance: Adherence to enterprise network, storage, and security standards

• Built-in Observability: Integrated monitoring and metrics systems available on-demand for each application

• Flexible Networking: Support for dynamic network policies and security rules

	Cluster
Nodes	2 - 2000 (depending on CNI provider)
CPU (per node)	2 - 16
RAM (per node)	6 - 256 GB
Kubernetes Distribution	RKE2
Management Platform	Rancher
Monitoring	✅
24x7 Monitoring	✅ Option
Backup worker node	❌
Backup ETCD	Every 2 hours with 7 days of retention
Backup Persistent Volumes	✅
Data replication (DRP)	✅ Option
High availability	✅ Option
Availability	99.9%
Region selection	✅
Self-service	✅

For more information, please visit K8s - Features.

Ordering a Kubernetes Cluster

To provision a new Kubernetes cluster through ITCare:

1. Access ITCare Portal: Log in to ITCare

2. Navigate to Kubernetes: Go to Compute > Services, select your Service, then "Create a resource" > Kubernetes under Containers section

3. Specify Your Requirements:

   • Cluster size and topology (Standard or High Availability)

   • CNI provider preference (Canal, Calico, or Cilium)

   • Ingress provider preference (Nginx, Traefik, or Istio)

   • Node specifications (CPU, RAM per node)

   • Number of nodes required

   • Region selection (EB or ET)

   • VLAN selection for network connectivity

4. Submit Your Order: Review and confirm your cluster configuration

5. Provisioning Time: Cluster deployment typically takes 2-4 hours

Once your cluster is provisioned, you will receive a notification email. You can then log in to the Rancher URL with your Cegedim credentials to access and manage your cluster.

Billing

Kubernetes cluster billing is processed monthly and includes the following cost factors:

Base Costs

• Node count and specifications: Number of nodes and their CPU/RAM configuration

• Storage: Persistent volumes and backup services (if applicable)

Monitoring Options (Additional Cost)

• Standard Monitoring: Alerts with no support

• Office Hours Support: Support during business hours

• 24x7 On-Call Support: Round-the-clock support availability

No Impact on Cost

• CNI provider selection: Canal, Calico, or Cilium have the same pricing

• Ingress provider selection: Nginx, Traefik, or Istio have the same pricing

For a detailed cost estimation tailored to your specific Kubernetes cluster requirements, please contact your Service Delivery Manager.