Cloud-Native Stack: The Foundation for Scalable Applications

Containers, orchestration, and microservices form the foundation for scalable, portable applications across public, private, and classified clouds.
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What Is the Cloud Native Stack
Six Building Blocks, One Common Technological Foundation

The Cloud Native Stack is not a single technology, but rather the interplay of infrastructure, runtime environment, and operational processes that secunet.cloud leverages across all product lines.

Basic

Compute, storage, and networking serve as the foundation upon which every cloud application is built.

Duration

Applications are packaged and run in isolated, portable units, regardless of the target system.

Control

Kubernetes and OpenShift handle the scaling, distribution, and self-healing of container environments.

Architecture

Applications are broken down into small, independent services that can be developed individually.

Automation

Automated pipelines deploy software updates without requiring manual intervention.

Operation

Continuous monitoring of the system's status detects malfunctions before they lead to a failure.

Architecture
A layered model, from infrastructure to observability

The stack is structured in six layers. At the very bottom is the infrastructure, consisting of compute, storage, and networking. Above that are containers and runtimes (Docker, Containerd), which run applications in an isolated and portable manner. Orchestration via Kubernetes and OpenShift automatically controls and scales these containers. Built on top of this are microservices—independent services instead of a monolith. CI/CD & DevOps automate updates and deployment. At the very top, observability & monitoring via Prometheus and Grafana ensure that issues are detected before they lead to an outage.

Why secunet cloud
An open stack, without compromising operations

Open standards are only half the answer. The other half is who actually supports operations when it counts.

You can use the core components of the Cloud Native Stack without having to build your own operational expertise.


In-house developed, integrated components make it easier for new users to get started and for existing users to migrate from other cloud environments.


Standard-compliant architecture without dependence on a single vendor—verifiable rather than contractually guaranteed.


The same cloud-native stack supports public, private, and classified clouds without requiring a separate technology for each tier.


A common foundation across multiple product lines

The Cloud Native Stack is not a standalone product, but rather the foundation upon which the following offerings are built.
Public Cloud

Scalable, robust cloud infrastructure based on the Cloud Native Stack.

Managed Platform

Fully managed Kubernetes and VM environments for production use.

MetaKube

Self-managed and managed Kubernetes operating models, depending on the level of control required.

Kubernetes Consulting

Consulting on the implementation, architecture, and operation of containerized applications.

Projects & References

secunet cloud supports SaaS providers who need to demonstrate both data protection and scalability to their own customers.
Video-SaaS

A GDPR-compliant video conferencing solution with BYO-IP and Managed Kubernetes, migrated during normal operations without any restrictions for customers.

IAM & SSO

An identity specialist, whose requirements no hyperscaler could meet, confidently operates its Kubernetes environment in Germany.

24/7-Platform

A platform for global electronics recycling with requirements for continuous availability, security, and scalability.

Zertifizierungen & Standards

IT-Grundschutz
ISO 27001
ISO 27017
ISO 27018
BSI C5 Type 2
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