Kubernetes expertise – from Switzerland

VSHN offers fully managed Kubernetes operations, consulting, architecture design, implementation, training, and support. We take care of the platform operations for a fixed monthly fee with 24/7 support and an SLA up to 99.99%. Whether you are evaluating Kubernetes for the first time or running it in production on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure, we bring hands-on experience to accelerate your project.

VSHN supports multiple Kubernetes distributions including Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Red Hat OpenShift Kubernetes Engine, and upstream Kubernetes. OpenShift adds enterprise developer tooling, built-in CI/CD pipelines, and a comprehensive operator ecosystem on top of Kubernetes. VSHN is a Red Hat Premier Certified Cloud & Service Provider (CCSP) and helps you choose the right distribution for your requirements – whether you need a full enterprise platform or a leaner open-source deployment.

VSHN is Switzerland's first Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) and has been running Kubernetes in production since 2016 backing APPUiO Cloud. We have operated clusters for customers across Switzerland and Europe on cloudscale.ch, Exoscale, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This depth of experience means we know which patterns work at scale, how to structure clusters for maintainability, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

VSHN deploys Kubernetes on Swiss cloud providers including cloudscale.ch and Exoscale, both of which operate data centres exclusively in Switzerland. We also support AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and private cloud or on-premises environments. Swiss cloud providers are the recommended choice for organisations with data residency or compliance requirements. Your infrastructure preferences are documented in the engagement scope before any work begins.

Yes. Beyond building and operating the platform itself, VSHN offers custom application operations support for your own software – including deployment automation, monitoring, and incident response. We also provide a marketplace of managed standard software through the VSHN Application Catalog and Servala, including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, Keycloak, MinIO, Kafka, and more. This means you can run both custom and off-the-shelf workloads on Kubernetes with full operational backing.

VSHN uses K8up, an open-source Kubernetes backup operator, for application data protection. K8up performs automated encrypted backups of persistent volumes and application state to off-site storage. We help you design a backup strategy that covers retention policies, disaster recovery procedures, and compliance requirements. etcd backups protect against cluster-level data corruption and are configured as part of every deployment.

Yes. VSHN works with specialist training partners to deliver hands-on Kubernetes training for platform engineers and development teams. Training covers Kubernetes architecture, cluster operations, GitOps workflows, Helm chart development, security hardening, and day-two operations. Sessions can be delivered on-site in Switzerland or remotely, tailored to your team's experience level and your specific infrastructure.

Contact us using the form below. Describe your project – whether it is an architecture review, a proof of concept, a production deployment, or ongoing operations. We provide a written scope and CHF cost estimate within one business day. There is no commitment at the scoping stage. Engagements typically start within one to two weeks of agreement.