GitOps Workflow Setup
Stop manual deployments and start treating Git as your single source of truth. Get automated, auditable, and reliable deployments with a production-ready GitOps workflow powered by ArgoCD.
Delivered in 1 week with everything you need: ArgoCD bootstrap (self-managed or centralized multi-cluster), structured Git repositories, application patterns, environment promotion workflows, CI/CD pipeline templates, secrets management with External Secrets Operator, and rollback procedures.
What's Included
ArgoCD Bootstrap
ArgoCD deployed and configured - either in your workload cluster managing itself, or in a centralized control plane managing multiple clusters. Your choice based on your architecture.
Repository Structure
Well-organised Git repositories for applications and infrastructure. Clear separation of concerns with mono-repo or multi-repo patterns based on your needs.
Environment Promotion Workflow
Structured workflow for promoting changes from dev to staging to production. Automated with approval gates at the right places.
CI/CD Pipeline Templates
GitHub Actions or GitLab CI templates for building, testing, and deploying your applications. Copy and customise for new services.
Application Sync Policies
Automated sync policies configured for each environment. Development auto-syncs on commit, production requires manual approval. Self-healing keeps your applications in sync with Git.
Rollback Procedures
Documented and tested rollback procedures for when deployments go wrong. Git revert and automated rollback patterns configured.
What You'll Receive
ArgoCD Bootstrap & Configuration
ArgoCD deployed to your cluster with two deployment models available: Self-Managed - ArgoCD deployed in your workload cluster managing applications in the same cluster, or Centralized Multi-Cluster - ArgoCD deployed in a control plane cluster managing applications across multiple external clusters. Sync policies and RBAC configured for your chosen architecture.
Structured Git Repository
Well-organised repository structure for applications and infrastructure with clear conventions. Includes branching strategy and commit guidelines for your GitOps workflow.
Application Patterns for All Environments
ArgoCD application manifests configured for development, staging, and production environments. Sync policies tuned for each environment's requirements with automated reconciliation.
CI/CD Pipeline Templates
Ready-to-use pipeline templates for building Docker images, running tests, and updating manifests. Works with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or your CI system of choice.
Environment Promotion Strategy
Documented workflow for promoting changes through environments with optional approval gates. Automated where appropriate, manual where needed.
Application Sync Policies & Health Checks
Automated sync policies configured for each environment with health checks and rollback triggers. Development environments auto-sync on Git commits, while production requires manual approval gates.
Rollback Procedures & Runbooks
Step-by-step rollback procedures for reverting failed deployments. Both Git-based rollbacks and emergency procedures documented and tested.
Progressive Delivery Patterns
Optional canary and blue/green deployment patterns configured and demonstrated. Reduce deployment risk with gradual rollouts.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Complete documentation covering GitOps patterns, deployment workflows, and troubleshooting. Plus a knowledge transfer session to train your team on the new workflow.
Who It's For
Teams Running Kubernetes Applications
You're deploying to Kubernetes but using manual kubectl commands or fragile scripts. Get reliable, auditable deployments with GitOps.
Companies Needing Audit Trails
You need to know who deployed what and when for compliance or security. Every deployment is a Git commit with full audit history.
Engineering Teams Seeking Faster Releases
Manual deployments slow you down and introduce errors. Automate deployments and ship faster with confidence.
Startups Moving from Manual to Automated
You've outgrown manual deployments and need a proper workflow. Get GitOps configured and start deploying with confidence.
Timeline & Process
This engagement typically takes 1 week from kick-off to handover, assuming you have an existing Kubernetes cluster (or clusters for multi-cluster setup).
Discovery & Architecture Design
We discuss your current deployment patterns, application structure, and cluster architecture. We'll determine whether a self-managed or centralized multi-cluster ArgoCD setup best fits your needs.
Bootstrap ArgoCD
We deploy ArgoCD to your chosen cluster(s). For centralized setups, we configure cluster credentials and RBAC for managing external clusters. For self-managed, we configure in-cluster management.
Design Repository Structure
We design your Git repository structure and branching strategy aligned with your ArgoCD architecture. Clear organisation makes maintenance easier as your platform grows.
Build CI/CD Pipeline Templates
Create pipeline templates for building, testing, and deploying your applications. Include patterns for promoting changes between environments.
Configure Sync Policies & Testing
Configure automated sync policies, health checks, and rollback triggers for each environment. Test deployments and rollbacks to ensure everything works as expected.
Knowledge Transfer & Documentation Handover
We walk your team through the GitOps workflow, demonstrate deployments, and practise rollbacks. Complete documentation ensures your team is confident with the new process.
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