INFRASTRUCTURE FOR APPLICATION
Clear environment.
Verified recovery
We design and set up infrastructure for the application: hosting, containers, change releases, monitoring, and backups. We agree on resource costs and verify the recovery scenario.
TASK
SCENARIO
DATA
VERIFICATION
LAUNCH
HANDOVER
to launch and handover
DEPLOYMENT
RELEASE
RECOVERY
projects
of studio
models
Premier Partner status
marketing, analytics
Architecture for project requirements
First, we break down the application, data, and allowable downtime. We determine which components are critical, where they can be hosted, and what the operating budget is. Not every project needs a cluster or Kubernetes.
We describe the environment and release procedure: build, checks, configuration management, and secrets. If the architecture allows, we split test and production environments and prepare a rollback procedure.
For recovery, we set a permissible data loss and target service restoration time. We configure backups to external storage and verify recovery. Replication aids availability but does not replace an independent backup.
- Component schema and resource cost estimate
- Repeatable environment and configuration
- Release pipeline with checks and return
- External backups and restoration testing
- Metrics, notifications, and operating instructions
Environment
Versions and configuration described
Release
A change has checks and a path for rollback
Copies
There is an independent recovery source
Observation
The failure is associated with a clear notification
Fault tolerance is checked via a scenario
Having multiple servers does not guarantee availability. We check component failure, switching, and recovery according to an agreed plan; we show goals and actual results separately.
Infrastructure that can be maintained
Architecture complexity must match team requirements and capabilities.
Repeatable configuration
We describe versions, settings, and resources. We use containers and infrastructure-as-code where they simplify deployment and change management.
Verified release
We agree on readiness checks and the switching procedure. Data migrations require a separate plan: returning to the old container does not always restore the previous database schema.
Restoration and cost
We count not only servers but also storage, traffic, logs, and backup. We check copy frequency and recovery time against business requirements.
From requirements to a working environment
Before purchasing resources, we fix limitations, recovery goals, and the budget.
Application audit
We collect dependencies, data, load profile, and current infrastructure. We check requirements for hosting and access.
Schema and budget
We choose the composition of components and redundancy. We evaluate recurring costs and agree on restoration objectives.
Environment preparation
We describe configuration, roles, and secrets. We configure servers or managed services to the selected extent.
Release pipeline
We add assembly, checks, and agreed-upon version switching. For the database, we set a separate migration procedure.
Copies and monitoring
We configure storage, retention periods, metrics, and notification routes. We check access to backups.
Verification and transmission
We execute the agreed restoration and release scenario. We hand over the schema, instructions, access, and support plan to the owner.
Deployment, configuration and monitoring
We choose the stack based on the application, load, and operating conditions.
Containers
Docker and Compose for suitable projects. We consider an orchestrator when requirements justify its complexity.
Configuration as code
Ansible or Terraform in an agreed volume. State, access, and secrets require separate secure storage.
Metrics and copies
Prometheus, Grafana, or available provider services. We check notifications and confirm the backup via restoration.
— COST
Pricing
to cloud architecture
From a single server to distributed infrastructure. We select the reservation level based on project requirements.
| Scope of work | VPS/VDS Start One server and basic operational setup 35 000 ₽ up to 7 days | POPULAR Comprehensive Cloud Containers, configuration, and release pipeline 70 000 ₽ up to 14 days | HA Cluster Enterprise Cluster with verification of agreed failures from 130 000 ₽ from 20 days |
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Servers
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One VPS | Up to 3 servers | Cluster according to agreed schema |
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Containers
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Installation and setup as assigned | Migration of agreed components | Images and orchestrator per specification |
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CI/CD
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Not included | Basic pipeline | Pipeline and architecture switching |
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Backups
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Archiving and external storage | Daily copies; 30-day retention | Incremental copies in 2 regions per task |
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Monitoring
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Basic server metrics | Dashboard and notifications | Metrics, notifications, and logs |
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Database replication
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Not included | Not included | Replication and failover testing |
One-time design and setup cost. Cloud resources, licenses, traffic, and subsequent operation are paid for separately. Availability and recovery goals depend on the agreed scheme; non-stop release is not possible for all changes.
— QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Everything that matters
before start
Scope of work, source materials, approval order, and launch conditions.
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Does a small project need Kubernetes?
Not necessarily. One server or Compose can cover requirements with less complexity. We choose the orchestrator based on the number of components, scaling requirements, and maintenance capabilities. -
How is the provider selected?
We compare service availability and payment options, data hosting, network requirements, support, and costs. We choose a specific provider after checking project conditions; server geography alone does not confirm all data requirements. -
Is it possible to update without stopping?
For suitable architecture, we can organize switching to a proven version. Data schema changes, long-running operations, and version incompatibilities require a separate plan and sometimes a maintenance window. -
How is a backup different from a replica?
A replica supports another working copy of data and can repeat an erroneous change. A backup allows returning to a selected saved state. Independent storage, permissions, and recovery testing are required. -
What are recovery objectives?
We define how much data is acceptable to lose after a failure and within what time the service should recover. Based on these requirements, we select the copy frequency and architecture. We confirm goals with tests, not just by writing them in the plan.