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Build it once, but build it right!
As a rule, many tools and processes are required in the lifecycle of a software product. Often, each team uses a different solution. The better way to do it is to have just one platform – for standardized and high-quality solutions in the project.
Dev Speed is King
Nothing works without IT anymore. Fast and agile software projects are indispensable if you want to thrive on the market. With a platform, you create the right environment for your engineers to work effectively and efficiently and focus entirely on their core task.
Platform Engineering: Everything for Your Team!
AS A PROJECT ENGINEER I WANT...
- a reliable project platform with cloud-ready solutions for the needs of our projects.
- my platform resources to be provided and managed in self-service.
THAT WAY, I CAN... be sure that the project development will be fast, effective and agile.
AS A SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER I WANT...
- my platform workloads to be highly available from day one.
- to use the latest observability features to monitor my workloads.
THAT WAY, I CAN... be 100% sure that my workloads are reliable.
AS AN IT GOVERNANCE MANAGER I WANT...
- all workloads, data and the data traffic on the platform to be inherently secure.
- the platform to automatically enforce adherence to my company's compliance requirements for all projects.
THAT WAY, I CAN... rest assured that all the platform projects meet our quality standards.
AS A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER I WANT...
- to provide a platform that increases the productivity of my projects, and that my engineers like working on.
- to have a master plan for planning and executing the platform building and development process.
THAT WAY, I CAN... help improve the time-to-market of our company's software projects.
Platform Engineering in Brief
What is a Platform?
In platform engineering, a platform is a foundation, on the basis of which project teams can execute software projects quickly, effectively and economically.
What does a Platform Involve?
A platform comprises multiple well-integrated services that the team can provision and configure in self-service. The actual services are based on individual needs, but the projects should find everything they need. Typical services are CI/CD frameworks, automated deployment-staging and compliance validation.
Who Benefits from Platform Engineering?
Every role in a software project has its own needs, and benefits in its own way. See the following section: "Everything for Your Team!"
Our Platform Engineering Services for You
IT landscapes are becoming increasingly complex. Leverage our consolidated platform engineering expertise—from structured analysis of your use case, to the planning and implementation of your software platform, all the way to tailored coaching or training.
Oliver Weise
Head of Platform Engineering
Platform Engineering: Technologies & Competencies
Kubernetes is Our Strategic Platform
As the basis for a platform, Kubernetes gives you access to an ever-growing ecosystem of high-quality solutions. And it gives you independence and scope when selecting an operating model – whether on-premise, public cloud, multi cloud or anything in-between.
GitLab is Our Chosen Agile DevOps Framewor
Much more than a secure and convenient platform for managing your source code, GitLab provides an integrated, closely coordinated toolset of features to support your agile workflow. It's our go-to solution for source code management, CI/CD, and Dev Collaboration. We are happy to assist with setting up GitLab environments on-premise on multiple platforms.
ElasticSearch is the Centerpiece Of Our Observability Platforms
ElasticSearch (and its open-source fork, OpenSearch) is utilized in a multitude of our log aggregation and tracing systems. Its diverse capabilities in terms of operation, data flow control, high availability, and data security make it the right solution in many environments. We provide support for system planning, setup, configuration, and integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Platform Engineering refers to the creation of internal developer platforms that provide standardized and reusable services. This relieves development and operations teams from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus more on actual value creation.
The result: higher productivity, faster time-to-market for new software, and a seamless, well-structured workflow along so-called “Golden Paths.”
Security and compliance requirements are built in and automated from the very beginning.
“Golden Paths” are clearly defined, proven best practices for software development. They provide developers with an optimal way to build applications efficiently, securely, and in compliance with required standards.
Key aspects such as security, compliance, and operational requirements are already integrated. This enables teams to get started faster, avoid common mistakes, and focus on development itself.
ConSol supports the entire process:
- Platform Building: Needs assessment, architecture design, service and tool selection, roadmap creation.
- Project Enablement: Setting up the platform for efficient project work without cognitive overload.
- Platform Reliability: Ensuring availability and monitoring from day one.
- Platform Governance: Automated enforcement of security and compliance policies.
A platform consists of well-integrated services that can be accessed via self-service. Typical examples include: CI/CD frameworks, deployment staging, and compliance automation. The use of Kubernetes as a strategic foundation enables flexible operating models (on-premises, public cloud, or multi-cloud). Observability services, often based on ElasticSearch, provide comprehensive logging and tracing capabilities.
DevOps promotes collaboration and automation between development and operations, while Platform Engineering focuses on delivering internal platforms that developers can use directly – with an emphasis on self-service, governance, Golden Paths, and reducing operational burdens.
Our Broad Platform Engineering Portfolio
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Andreas Schilz