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01 · Provision

Clusters, VMs and databases, on demand.

Create infrastructure in your own cloud accounts, or connect what you already run.

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Resources list with RDS databases and EC2 instances, and the create-resource panel
Real Shipfast screen · sample data
Kubernetes

Create a cluster, or bring yours.

EKS, GKE or VKE with Terraform, or connect any cluster with one command.

  • Connect AKS, k3s and on-prem or air-gapped clusters
  • The agent dials out: no inbound ports or VPN
  • KEDA, VPA, Karpenter and OpenCost installed for you
# Connect an existing cluster: copy the command from Shipfast
$ kubectl apply -f https://<your-workspace>/k8s/apply/<token>
# Installs the agent. It dials out to Shipfast: no inbound ports, no VPN.
✓ meridian-prod configured · first sync complete
Token valid for 15 minutesFull guide in the docs
Virtual machines

Run apps on VMs. No Kubernetes needed.

Not every app needs a cluster.

  • Deploy straight to VMs, on any cloud or on-prem
  • Create Amazon EC2 from the portal; GCE and Azure coming
  • Same releases, logs and alerts as Kubernetes
Deploy targets · booking-webVMs, no Kubernetes
brightsmile-app-vmAmazon EC2 · Ubuntu 24.04v1.9.3 running
clinic-app-01On-prem · RHEL 9v1.9.3 running
clinic-app-02Air-gapped sitev1.9.4 waiting for approval
Same releases, rollback, logs and alerts as on Kubernetes
IllustrativeSample targets
Databases

Managed databases, wired to your apps.

Amazon RDS for MySQL or PostgreSQL, linked to the apps that use it.

  • Backups switched on from day one
  • Tagged by client and app for cost reports
  • Built with Terraform in your account
Job · create meridian-docs-dbTerraform · AWS us-east-1
terraform init        doneterraform plan        4 to add+ aws_db_instance.this      (postgres 16, db.t3.medium)+ aws_db_subnet_group.this+ aws_security_group.db+ backup retention, tags: client=meridian app=docsterraform apply       complete in 6m 12s
Where it runs

Every cloud, the same steps.

What Shipfast can create or connect on each provider.

ProviderCreate clusterConnect clusterVMsDatabases
AWSEKS✓EC2RDS
Google CloudGKE✓Soon—
Azure—AKSSoon—
VultrVKE✓——
On-prem and air-gapped—k3s and moreYours—
Oracle CloudSoonSoonSoonSoon
How it works

From cloud account to running app.

Add a cloud accountCredentials stored once, shared safely.
Pick what to createA cluster, a VM or a database.
Watch it buildTerraform runs with a live job log.
Deploy onto itPoint a template at it and ship.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

All questions
Where do the resources run?

In your own cloud accounts, on-prem or in air-gapped environments. Your provider bills you directly; Shipfast never marks it up.

Can I connect clusters I already have?

Yes. Run one command and the agent connects the cluster. It dials out, so nothing has to be opened inbound.

Do I need Kubernetes?

No. Shipfast can deploy apps straight to virtual machines. Use Kubernetes when you want it.

Are backups on by default?

Yes. Every environment Shipfast builds comes with backups switched on.

Now onboarding pilot teams

Ready to ship faster?

Bring one app. We'll connect a cluster and ship a release with you.

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