Hands-on Workshops
for Kubernetes, Docker and Polycrate

With more than 15 years of experience in developing and operating highly available applications, we deliver practical knowledge in compact workshops. From Docker basics to production-ready Kubernetes operations - learn in realistic scenarios how to build, troubleshoot, and operate container infrastructures.

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Schwarze Gruppe
Stadt Köln
Vivavis
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Business Intelligence
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Datamints
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Clade
Cyreen
Inett
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Pikon
PXIO
SaaS Systems
Seven2One
SEWOBE
Taywa
VJupix
UDS
Volkswagen
Liebherr
T-Systems
Program51
FJD
DWT
INH
Hades
HiOrg-Server
own3d
Tikfinity
Connext
Buben & Mädchen
Portainer
Prime Insights
TELTEC
Elevantiq
Moovit
CFTools
OCC
Reiner SCT
Schwarze Gruppe
Stadt Köln
Vivavis
Avemio Tech
Business Intelligence
Cosanta
Datamints
Rimian
Clade
Cyreen
Inett
Paperless Group
Pikon
PXIO
SaaS Systems
Seven2One
SEWOBE
Taywa
VJupix

Container & Kubernetes Workshops

We offer scoped workshops for different knowledge levels and requirements. All workshops are hands-on - you install, configure, break, and repair systems to develop a deep understanding of day-to-day operations. The content is based on our daily practice operating production Kubernetes clusters and reflects real-world scenarios.

Docker Essentials

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Container Fundamentals
  • ✓ Images & Dockerfiles
  • ✓ Networking & Volumes
  • ✓ Multi-Container Apps
  • ✓ Proxy and TLS
  • ✓ Best Practices
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day

Kubernetes in Production

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Pod Scheduling
  • ✓ Services & Ingress
  • ✓ ConfigMaps & Secrets
  • ✓ Security Policies
  • ✓ Monitoring & Logging
  • ✓ Troubleshooting
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day

Kubernetes On-Premises

€9,999.80 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Cluster Installation
  • ✓ Networking (CNI)
  • ✓ Storage (CSI)
  • ✓ GitOps & Automation
  • ✓ Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • ✓ High Availability
  • ✓ Security & Compliance
  • ✓ Includes ‘Kubernetes in Production’ content
  • ✓ Duration: 4 Days

Application Specialist

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Deep dive for selected Apps
  • ✓ e.g. Keycloak, Authentik, Postgres
  • ✓ Solving specific problems
  • ✓ Hands-on with your use case
  • ✓ Best Practices & Troubleshooting
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day
  • ✓ Audience: Developer & Platform Teams

Polycrate Workshops

Learn Polycrate - our Infrastructure-as-Code tool for declarative multi-cluster management. From basics to enterprise platform architecture, we deliver practical knowledge for Platform Teams, Development Teams, and MSPs.

Essentials

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Polycrate Fundamentals
  • ✓ Polycrate for Code Repositories
  • ✓ Infrastructure-as-Code & GitOps
  • ✓ Collaborative DevOps Teams
  • ✓ Polycrate Security
  • ✓ Git Workflow Integration
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day
  • ✓ Audience: Platform & Development Teams

Platform Architecture

€4,999.90 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Polycrate IaC Blocks
  • ✓ Kubernetes Integration
  • ✓ Platform Architecture
  • ✓ Day-2 Operations
  • ✓ Developer Integrations
  • ✓ Duration: 2 Days
  • ✓ Audience: Platform Teams (Architects)

Platform Operations

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Polycrate Actions
  • ✓ Backups & Monitoring
  • ✓ Support Workflows
  • ✓ App Deployments
  • ✓ Team Communication
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day
  • ✓ Audience: Platform Teams (Operators)

Development Operations

€2,499.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ Integration with Polycrate Platform
  • ✓ Software Build & Deployment
  • ✓ Software Security
  • ✓ Credential Management
  • ✓ CI/CD Optimization
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day
  • ✓ Audience: Development Teams

Platform Building

Price on request

  • ✓ Consulting & Hands-on combined
  • ✓ Infrastructure Planning & Design
  • ✓ Software Development Lifecycle
  • ✓ On-site / On-premise Implementation
  • ✓ Building internal development capabilities
  • ✓ Duration: Individual
  • ✓ Audience: MSPs & IT Teams

Software Compliance

€9,999.95 excl. VAT

  • ✓ ISMS Integration for Polycrate
  • ✓ Ready-to-use Compliance Documents
  • ✓ DORA Compliance
  • ✓ NIS-2 Requirements
  • ✓ EU Regulations Overview
  • ✓ Duration: 1 Day
  • ✓ Audience: CIO / CISO / ISB

What you will learn in our workshops

Our workshops don’t just teach theoretical knowledge, but above all practical experience. You work with real tools, install real applications, simulate failures, and learn how to diagnose and fix problems. All content is based on our best practices from daily operations of highly available systems. After each workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue working independently.

Container Fundamentals

From images to container registries to multi-stage builds.
Container Images Registry

Kubernetes Fundamentals

Control Plane, Worker Nodes, etcd and how everything works together.
Architecture Control Plane Cluster

Workload Management

Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets and Jobs in practice.
Workloads Deployments Pods

Networking

Services, Ingress, Network Policies and understanding CNI plugins.
Networking CNI Services

Storage

Configuring Persistent Volumes, Storage Classes and CSI drivers.
Storage PV CSI

Configuration Management

Using ConfigMaps, Secrets and Environment Variables correctly with External Secrets Operator.
Configuration Secrets ConfigMaps

Security

RBAC, Pod Security Standards with Kyverno, Network Policies and Secrets Management.
Security RBAC Policies

TLS Management

Automatic certificate management with Cert-Manager and ACME protocol.
TLS Cert-Manager ACME

Cluster Authentication

Single Sign-On for Kubernetes with OpenID Connect and Authentik or Keycloak.
OIDC SSO Authentication

GitOps

Declarative cluster management with ArgoCD or Flux.
GitOps ArgoCD Automation

Troubleshooting

Systematic debugging in Kubernetes clusters and applications.
Troubleshooting Debugging Support

High Availability

Multi-node clusters, load balancing with HAProxy and failover scenarios.
HA Availability Cluster

Load Balancing & BGP

Configuring external load balancers with MetalLB or Cilium and BGP routing.
Load Balancing MetalLB BGP

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Backup strategies with Velero and disaster recovery planning.
Backup DR Velero

Installation & Upgrades

Cluster installation, rolling updates and zero-downtime upgrades.
Installation Upgrades Maintenance

Cluster Upgrades

Safely upgrading Kubernetes clusters - from version checking to rollback strategies.
Upgrades Maintenance Versioning

Service Mesh

Traffic management, observability and security with Istio or Linkerd.
Service Mesh Istio Traffic

Operators & CRDs

Understanding Kubernetes Operators and using Custom Resources.
Operators CRD Automation

Secrets Management

Secure management of secrets with HashiCorp Vault or OpenBao.
Secrets Vault Security

Databases

Running cloud-native PostgreSQL clusters with CloudnativePG.
Databases PostgreSQL CloudnativePG

Helm Charts

Understanding and using package management for Kubernetes with Helm.
Helm Package Management Charts

Polycrate

Infrastructure orchestration and multi-cluster management with Polycrate.
Polycrate Orchestration Multi-Cluster

Best Practices

Proven patterns for production deployments and operations.
Best Practices Production Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

All important information about our workshops at a glance.

How does the pricing model work?

Our workshops are charged per workshop day, not per participant. The daily rate is €2,499.95 excl. VAT - regardless of the number of participants. For multi-day workshops, the price multiplies accordingly (e.g., 4-day workshop = €9,999.80).

Is there a minimum or maximum number of participants?

There is no minimum number of participants - individual training is also possible. However, for optimal learning outcomes, we recommend groups of 3-8 participants. There is no strict upper limit, but for more than 12 participants, we may recommend an additional trainer.

Are workshops held remotely or on-site?

Both options are available. We offer workshops as remote sessions via video conference, or on-site - either at your premises or at our location. For on-site workshops, an additional daily rate of €299 excl. VAT applies for travel and organization.

What are the technical requirements?

Each participant needs their own device (Linux, Windows, or Mac) with the ability to install additional tools. For an additional fee, we can provide corresponding devices or virtual machines - just ask us.

Can workshop content be customized?

Yes, all our workshops can be tailored to your specific requirements. In a preliminary meeting, we clarify your goals and adapt the content accordingly. Custom workshops are calculated based on effort.

What language are the workshops held in?

Our workshops are held in German by default. Upon request, we also offer workshops in English - ideal for international teams.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes, each participant receives an ayedo Workshop Certificate upon successful completion as proof of the skills acquired.