Devtron Platform - Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Devtron, and how does it simplify Kubernetes operations?
Devtron is an open-source Kubernetes-native platform designed to streamline software delivery through a unified interface. It integrates CI/CD, security, observability, and cost management into one dashboard. By abstracting complex Kubernetes tasks and incorporating popular open-source tools, Devtron significantly reduces the operational burden on developers and DevOps teams.
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Will the Devtron team provide any SLA for production deployments?
Yes! We offer enterprise-grade SLAs to ensure 99% uptime for the Devtron platform. Depending on the criticality of your workloads, we tailor SLAs to meet your business needs, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operations.
Can I integrate my existing CI/CD cloud-native tools with Devtron?
Yes! Devtron seamlessly integrates with your existing CI pipelines like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI, along with cloud-native tools. Our platform supports a rich set of plugins, including SonarQube, Codacy, and security scanners, so you can enhance your workflows without reinventing the wheel.
Can Devtron help me move to Kubernetes?
Yes! Devtron simplifies Kubernetes adoption, helping you migrate quickly without the usual complexities. Built for cloud-native environments, our platform automates best practices, accelerates deployments, and ensures a smooth, hassle-free transition to Kubernetes.
Will the Devtron team help us with onboarding new applications to Kubernetes/ Devtron?
Absolutely! Our team will guide you through onboarding your applications onto Devtron and deploying them in Kubernetes, step by step. We provide full support at no extra cost, ensuring a seamless transition.
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Is Devtron compatible with ARM architectures?
Yes, Devtron is completely compatible with ARM and AMD architectures. You can deploy Devtron within an ARM cluster or a mixed Kubernetes cluster to minimize the cost of the cluster.
Are there any additional charges for Kubernetes support apart from the package mentioned above?
No, there are no hidden charges. The support for Devtron comes in along with the package, and the team can also help you optimise your Kubernetes environment and deployments without any additional charges.
What are the challenges of using Kubernetes, and how can Devtron help overcome them?
Kubernetes can be complex and time-consuming to manage, but Devtron simplifies the process with its fully managed Kubernetes platform. Our intuitive interface, expert support, and built-in monitoring tools eliminate the steep learning curve, ensuring seamless deployment, management, and optimisation of your Kubernetes environment.
What are the key benefits of using Devtron's Kubernetes for my business?
Devtron’s managed Kubernetes offers faster deployments, improved scalability, high availability, and built-in security. It simplifies infrastructure management while providing powerful monitoring tools for better insights, making it the ideal solution for managing containerised applications efficiently.
Can I use Devtron's Kubernetes to deploy my existing applications?
Yes, with Devtron's Managed Kubernetes platform, you can effortlessly deploy and manage both new and existing applications. Our platform seamlessly integrates with popular Kubernetes monitoring tools, ensuring smooth deployment, management, and scalability in a containerised environment.
Can I automate the deployment of Kubernetes with Devtron?
Yes, Devtron’s managed Kubernetes hosting automates deployments in minutes. With a 99.99% uptime SLA, it streamlines deployment, scaling, and management, so businesses can focus on innovation, not infrastructure.
What is the purpose of Global Configurations in Devtron, and why should they be set before creating applications?
Global Configurations in Devtron help you define and manage shared settings, like Git repositories, container registries, deployment charts, and approval policies across multiple applications and teams. Setting them up first avoids repetitive setup, ensures consistency, and simplifies application onboarding by centralizing control over critical infrastructure and DevOps settings.
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Why is Devtron valuable for platform engineering teams?
Devtron provides platform engineers with a consistent, repeatable framework for application deployment, cluster management, and tool integration. It reduces cognitive load by abstracting Kubernetes complexity, helping teams focus on innovation rather than infrastructure maintenance.
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In what ways does Devtron support observability and monitoring?
Devtron groups resources deployed via Helm charts and offers detailed visualization, logging, and metrics. It supports log search with grep and JSON, tracks resource relationships, and provides advanced monitoring with real-time comparisons of application performance across versions.
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What security features are built into Devtron?
Devtron supports behavior-driven DevSecOps with multi-level security policies—global, cluster, environment, and application-specific. It includes access control, event monitoring, secret management, and vulnerability scanning via Clair to secure the entire application lifecycle.
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How does Devtron support CI/CD workflows?
Devtron implements GitOps-based CI/CD workflows that automate the entire software delivery pipeline. It allows pre- and post-CI integrations for quality checks, supports multiple deployment strategies (Blue/Green, Rolling, Canary, Recreate), and uses Kubernetes-native CI workers with centralized caching to ensure cost-effective scalability.
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How does Devtron enhance ArgoCD capabilities?
Devtron builds on top of ArgoCD by offering a user-friendly interface, guided deployment workflows, and CI pipeline integration. This makes declarative, version-controlled deployments more accessible and manageable across teams.
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