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Container technology, Gitops, Kubernetes at Blackbit

Managed e-commerce hosting

This is how we operate your platform efficiently and cost-effectively.

For over twenty-five years, the operation of web applications and e-commerce platforms has been at the core of the services offered by Blackbit, an internationally active digital commerce agency and Pimcore Platinum Partner in Göttingen, Hamburg, Berlin and Kyiv. Hosting services have evolved from the requirements of our agency.
By introducing modern standards, we optimize the operation and development of your platform in equal measure. The operation of scaling platforms is an important cost factor that goes beyond the monthly data center bills.

Efficient development of web applications based on container technology

Container technologies such as Docker offer a consistent and isolated runtime environment for applications, independent of the local development environment or the target production server. These containers contain the operating system and all software packages required to run your e-commerce solution and desired add-ons in a stable manner. The container is created via script with all its components and the current project status.

This reduces the target times for setting up development environments and there can be no surprises when updating the live server, for example because the development environment and production environment differ (e.g. due to different PHP versions). This reduces the "it doesn't work on my computer" problem.

GitOps as a method for software development and operation management

GitOps is a method for software development and operations management that focuses on Git as the "single source of truth" for declarative infrastructures and applications. In this approach, Git is used as a central repository for the source code, but also for infrastructure configuration and policy definitions.

The main goals of GitOps are to automate and simplify deployment, improve development and operational processes and increase productivity by reducing manual tasks and potential sources of error. The basic principles of GitOps include:

  • Versioning and source code management
    All configurations, infrastructure definitions and application codes are stored in a Git repository. This enables versioning, auditability and rollbacks.

  • Declarative systems
    The system states are described declaratively, which means that the desired states of the infrastructure and applications are defined in configuration files instead of using commands to create or change them.

  • Continuous reconciliation
    Automated tools continuously monitor the status of the infrastructure and applications and compare it with the desired status defined in the Git repository. In the event of deviations, corrective measures are taken to adjust the actual state to the target state.
  • Operational Insights
    Monitoring and logging are integral components for monitoring and improving the performance and security of the infrastructure and applications.

GitOps uses tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Flux, ArgoCD and others to support and implement these principles. By using GitOps, teams can improve the speed, security and stability of their development and deployment processes.

Kubernetes for the operation of e-commerce platforms

Kubernetes offers numerous advantages for the operation of web applications, making it a popular tool for managing containerized applications. Here are some of the most important advantages:

  • Automation of deployment processes
    Kubernetes automates the process of deploying, scaling and managing containerized applications. This facilitates the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) of web applications.
  • Scalability
    With Kubernetes, applications can be scaled horizontally quickly and easily. This means that when the load increases, more instances of the application can be started automatically to cope with the demand and correspondingly fewer when the load decreases. This is particularly important for web applications that have to deal with variable loads.
  • Self-healing
    Kubernetes constantly monitors the status of applications and can automatically restart containers that crash, fail to respond or have other problems. This improves the reliability and availability of web applications.
  • Service discovery and load balancing
    Kubernetes can make containers discoverable via a DNS name or their own IP address. It can also distribute network traffic so that deployments remain stable, which simplifies load balancing and fault tolerance for web applications.
  • Automated rollouts and rollbacks
    Kubernetes makes it possible to roll out changes to the application or its configuration step by step and, if necessary, to return to a previous state quickly and efficiently, which minimizes downtime.
  • Cross-platform
    Kubernetes is platform-independent and can run on any infrastructure - be it public cloud, private cloud, on-premise or even hybrid cloud environments.
  • Resource efficiency
    Containerization and intelligent resource allocation allow resources to be used more efficiently, which can lead to cost savings.
  • Ecosystem and community
    Kubernetes benefits from a strong, active community and a rich ecosystem of tools and add-ons that support the development and operation of web applications.

These advantages make Kubernetes a strong solution for companies that want to operate their web applications reliably, scalably and efficiently.

Conclusion

Inefficient processes in web development lead to costs that quickly exceed data center fees many times over.

Poor performance leads to lower sales and abandoned purchases. Total or partial failures lead to a slump in sales.

Leaks and data outflow are a knockout for your reputation as a provider and destroy the trust of your customers.

Our services for operating your application offer a balanced mix of security, performance and scalability with simultaneous agility in the further development of your platform. This makes Blackbit the ideal choice for companies looking to improve their digital presence and efficiency.