SmartCodeIT service
DevOps services for companies and agencies
We help companies, software houses, and agencies maintain applications after launch: hosting, VPS, Docker, CI/CD, backups, SSL, DNS, alerts, and technical care.
After launch, an application requires ongoing care. We configure production environments, hosting, VPS, Docker, CI/CD, domains, SSL, DNS, monitoring, backups, logs, alerts, and emergency procedures. We help companies and agencies maintain client applications, detect errors, deploy changes safely, and develop the system without chaos.
Production deployments of applicationsHosting, VPS, Docker, and VercelCI/CD and controlled deploymentsMonitoring, logs, and alertsBackups and recovery proceduresSSL, DNS, domains, and configurationsTechnical care and post-launch development
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Outputs
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Application and sources of changeapplication code
Data source or triggering event. application code can trigger the process or supply SmartCodeIT DevOps Operations Layer with data that subsequently feeds statuses, automation and reporting.
Publishing an application is not the end of the project. It is the moment when the system starts to require monitoring, backups, updates, change control, and technical care.
Quick answer
DevOps services for companies and agencies: when does it make sense and where should you start?
At SmartCodeIT, this means designing a practical operating system around the company's process: data, statuses, integrations, automation, reporting and exception control. We define scope after reviewing the process, tools, data quality, risks and the expected outcome of the first stage.
Important: automation supports the process and team decisions, but it does not replace strategy, data quality, business accountability or human control in high-risk matters.
Quick selection
Not sure where to start?
Choose the closest business problem. This helps identify an audit, MVP or broader implementation.
I have a ready application and want to deploy it
We prepare production, domain, SSL, environment variables, database, and a controlled deployment.
The application is running, but there is no monitoring or backups
We check risks, logs, alerts, backups, restore procedures, and deployment stability.
I want ongoing care after deployment
We define monitoring, response priorities, updates, reports, and a backlog for further development.
Service overview
A production application needs care, not just hosting
Application maintenance is a set of activities that help the system run more stably after deployment: hosting, environment configuration, domain, SSL, DNS, database, backups, monitoring, alerts, logs, CI/CD, updates, emergency procedures, and development.
For agencies and project teams, DevOps can mean taking over the technical layer after launch: stable deployments, preview environments, form and API monitoring, backups, error response, and a change report for the end client.
At SmartCodeIT, we support both new deployments and existing applications that are already running but need to be structured. We can prepare the production environment, deploy the application, configure monitoring, add backups, improve the deployment process, set up staging, organize environment variables, optimize infrastructure, and provide technical care for the application.
Not every application needs a complex cloud setup right away. Sometimes well-configured Vercel, a simple VPS, Docker, backups, and monitoring are enough. Sometimes a more advanced architecture is needed, with a separate frontend, backend, database, queues, workers, storage, and alerts.
- production application deployment
- hosting configuration
- VPS
- Vercel
- Docker and Docker Compose
- staging
- production
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- domain and DNS
- SSL
- reverse proxy
- database
- database backup
- file backup
- uptime monitoring
- error monitoring
- application logs
- email/Slack/Teams alerts
- dependency updates
- application stabilization
- technical documentation
- monthly care
When it makes sense
When is it worth implementing DevOps care?
DevOps care makes the most sense when the application runs in production, has users, date, integrations, or regular changes, and the company wants to limit the risk of failures and chaos after launch.
The application is ready, but it needs to be published safely
The project runs locally or in test, but needs a production environment, domain, SSL, variables, database, and deployment configuration.
Deployments are performed manually
Every change requires manual file copying, logging into the server, and involves a risk of error.
There is no error monitoring
The company only learns about an incident from the client. There are no alerts, logs, application status, or incident history.
There are no reliable backups
The database or user files do not have a clear backup and restore procedure.
The application often breaks after changes
There is no staging environment, tests, deployment process, rollback, or configuration management.
The website or application is slow
Performance requires analysis of hosting, database, queries, cache, graphics, bundles, backend, or integrations.
The domain, SSL, and DNS need to be organized
The company has issues with certificates, DNS records, redirects, subdomains, or mail configuration.
The application needs to scale
The system is starting to have more users, integrations, and data, and requires better infrastructure.
Post‑deployment support is required
The client wants technical support, fixes, monitoring, updates, and further system development after go‑live.
Who it is for
For companies that have an application, website, panel, or system that must operate reliably
Companies with a web application
For companies that have an application with frontend, backend, database, API, users, and integrations.
- client panel
- CRM
- portal
- SaaS
- booking system
Companies after completed development
For teams that have ready code but need production deployment, hosting, domain, SSL, and backups.
- deploy
- VPS
- Vercel
- Docker
- production
Companies with an existing application and no maintenance
For companies that have a running system but lack monitoring, updates, backups, and a clear technical owner.
- monitoring
- backups
- logs
- alerts
- fixes
Startups and MVPs
For projects that must go live quickly, but cannot skip basic stability measures.
- MVP
- SaaS
- launch
- staging
- analytics
Companies with WordPress, a website, or a portal
For services that need maintenance, updates, backups, form monitoring, and security.
- corporate website
- portal
- CMS
- forms
- backup
Companies with a VPS or server
For organizations that have a VPS but lack structured configuration, updates, backups, and monitoring.
- Linux
- Docker
- Nginx
- SSL
- systemd
Companies with an application on Vercel or in the cloud
For Next.js, React, backend API, databases, and integrations that require stable deployment and monitoring.
- Vercel
- Next.js
- API
- environment variables
- analytics
Companies with automations and integrations
For processes based on webhooks, Make, n8n, API, forms, and jobs that need to be monitored.
- webhooks
- integrations
- cron
- alerts
Companies after an incident
For companies that have experienced an issue and want to organize backups, monitoring, deployment, and incident procedures.
- recovery
- incident review
- rollback
- backup
- monitoring
Companies without their own DevOps
For companies that do not need a full infrastructure department but want technical support for their application.
- monthly care
- consulting
- fixes
- monitoring
- development
Applications
Scope of application and infrastructure maintenance
We tailor the scope to the application: from production deployment and monitoring to backups, CI/CD, staging, stabilization, and monthly technical maintenance.
Production deployment of the application
We publish the application in the target environment and configure the production basics.
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The application can go live in an organized environment.VPS configuration
We prepare the server for the application, backend, database, reverse proxy, Docker, and monitoring.
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The server has a more consistent configuration and fewer manual workarounds.Docker and Docker Compose
We containerize the application or organize how it is run in the production environment.
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Starting the application is easier to reproduce.CI/CD
We automate the process of building, testing, and deploying the application after changes in the repository.
GitHub Actionsbuildtestdeploysecretsrollback
Deployments are more repeatable and less dependent on manual steps.Staging environment
We add a test environment to verify changes before releasing to production.
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Changes can be verified before being exposed to users.Uptime monitoring
We check whether the application responds and send an alert when it stops working.
endpointsstatusalertshistoryreport
The company learns about downtime earlier.Error monitoring
We configure tools to track frontend, backend, and API errors.
error trackingstack tracereleasesource mapsalerts
It is easier to determine what broke after a change.Application logs
We organize logs so that errors, integrations, and system events can be analyzed.
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Issue diagnosis is faster and involves less guesswork.Database backups
We configure automatic database backups and a restore procedure.
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The company knows what data recovery after an incident looks like.File backups
We protect user files, documents, media, and data generated by the application.
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User files are included in the backup and access plan.SSL, DNS, and domains
We configure the domain, subdomains, SSL certificates, redirects, and DNS records.
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The domain, certificate, and redirects are more predictable.Database
We configure the database, access, backups, limits, connections, and monitoring.
PostgreSQLMySQLconnection stringbackupmigrationmonitoring
The database has better control of access, backups, and connections.Dependency updates
We help update dependencies, frameworks, packages, and the runtime environment.
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Dependency changes are planned instead of postponed indefinitely.Application stabilization
We help stabilize an application that works but has bugs, deployment issues, logging problems, or configuration gaps.
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A list of risks and initial technical fixes is created.Incident response
We help you respond to incidents, analyze root causes, and prepare preventive actions.
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An incident ends with conclusions and actions, not just a temporary fix.Monthly technical maintenance
We provide ongoing post‑launch maintenance for the application.
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The application follows an agreed maintenance and development rhythm.Interactive selection
Explore an implementation scenario
Select a card to review the workflow, participating systems, input data, risks and recommended package.
Scenario
The application can go live in an organized environment.
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Options
Hosting, DevOps Care, stabilization or rebuild?
Not every application needs a complex infrastructure from day one. We first review the project stage, date, risks, deployment method, backups, and system criticality.
Managed hosting
Best for simple sites and applications when a fast start, SSL, domain, and basic monitoring matter most.
Production deployment
Best when the code is ready, but production, env, domain, database, and deploy still need to be prepared.
DevOps Care
Best for running applications that require monitoring, backups, updates, reports, and incident response.
Technical stabilization
Best when the application is live but has errors, chaotic deploys, missing logs, or configuration issues.
Rebuild or migration
Best when current hosting, architecture, or technical debt limits development and operational security.
| Option | Start time | Starting cost | Flexibility | Maintenance | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed hosting | fast | lower | medium | low / medium | Best for simple sites and applications when a fast start, SSL, domain, and basic monitoring matter most. |
| Production deployment | fast | lower | medium | low / medium | Best when the code is ready, but production, env, domain, database, and deploy still need to be prepared. |
| DevOps Care | medium | medium | high | planned | Best for running applications that require monitoring, backups, updates, reports, and incident response. |
| Technical stabilization | medium | medium | high | planned | Best when the application is live but has errors, chaotic deploys, missing logs, or configuration issues. |
| Rebuild or migration | longer | higher | high | planned | Best when current hosting, architecture, or technical debt limits development and operational security. |
Architecture
Professional maintenance is the operational layer around the application
A production application is more than code. It needs a runtime environment, database, configuration, domain, certificates, backups, logs, monitoring, alerts, deployment procedures, and a disaster recovery plan.
- code and repository
- GitHub
- branch
- pull request
- release
- changelog
- build pipeline
- test pipeline
- deploy pipeline
- rollback
- development
- staging
- production
- preview deploy
- Vercel
- VPS
- Docker
- database
- storage
- reverse proxy
- DNS
- SSL
- uptime monitoring
- error tracking
- logs
- metrics
- alerts
- backup and recovery
- care and development
Most common technologies and tools
Code and repository
GitHubbranchpull requestreleasechangelog
Build and CI/CD
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Environments
developmentstagingproductionpreview deploy
Infrastructure
VercelVPSDockerdatabasestorageDNSSSL
Observability
uptimeerror trackinglogsmetricsalertsdashboard
Backup and recovery
database backupfile backupretentiontest restoreprocedure
Care and development
updatesfixesperformancecostsreport
Control
Monitoring should detect real issues, not generate noise
Effective monitoring answers questions such as: is the application available, can users complete key actions, are error rates increasing, are responses slow, are the database or server nearing their limits, and are integrations working correctly.
application availabilityAPI endpointsforms4xx/5xx errorsfrontend errorsbackend errorsintegration logsresponse latencyserver loaddisk spaceCPU/RAMdatabaserecurring taskswebhooksSSLdomainsqueues and workers
Quality control
Backup without a restore procedure creates a false sense of security
Backups are important, but equally important is whether they can be restored. That is why we configure the schedule, retention, storage location, access, execution monitoring, and restore testing.
what exactly do we back up?how often?how long do we retain it?who has access?where is the backup stored?what does the restore process look like?how much data can be lost?how fast must the application be restored?
Packages and pricing
DevOps, deployment, and technical maintenance packages
Prices are net amounts. The final quote depends on the application, hosting, number of environments, databases, integrations, backups, monitoring, CI/CD, support level, SLA requirements, and current technical debt.
DevOps consultation
from $155 netFor companies that want a quick assessment of hosting, deployment, monitoring, backups, or application maintenance.
- technical discussion
- initial risk assessment
- direction recommendation
- priorities
- indicative scope
Technical audit of the application
from $500 netFor running applications without a complete view of hosting, backups, monitoring, deployment, and risks.
- hosting
- DNS/SSL
- deploy
- monitoring
- backups
- logs
- recommendations
Production Deployment Start
from $1,026 netFor an application ready to be released to production.
- hosting
- domain
- SSL
- environment variables
- deploy
- basic monitoring
VPS / Docker Setup
from $1,816 netFor applications that require a VPS, Docker, reverse proxy, database, or greater control over the environment.
- VPS
- Linux
- Docker
- reverse proxy
- SSL
- restart policy
- logs
CI/CD and staging
from $1,816 netFor teams that want to reduce manual deployments and test changes before production.
- GitHub Actions
- build
- testing
- staging
- production deploy
- secrets
- notifications
Monitoring and alerts
from $1,289 netFor applications that need faster detection of outages, errors, API issues, forms, SSL, and backups.
- uptime
- error tracking
- alerts
- dashboard
- API health
- SSL
- report
Backup and recovery
from $1,026 netFor applications with a database, user files, or data that require backups and a restore procedure.
- database backup
- file backup
- retention
- alerts
- test restore
- procedure
- documentation
Application stabilization
from $2,342 netFor systems that run but have errors, slow responses, chaotic deploys, missing logs, or configuration issues.
- audit
- logs
- monitoring
- configuration fixes
- performance
- maintenance plan
Hosting or infrastructure migration
from $2,605 netFor companies that want to move an application to another environment, VPS, Vercel, Docker, or a better hosting provider.
- migration plan
- new environment
- date
- DNS
- rollback
- testing
- monitoring
DevOps Care Basic
from $395 net per monthFor small applications and sites that need basic monitoring, updates, and technical support.
- basic monitoring
- minor fixes
- updates
- consulting
- monthly report
DevOps Care Business
from $1,026 net per monthFor business applications that require monitoring, backups, CI/CD, reporting, and ongoing technical development.
- monitoring
- backups
- CI/CD
- alert analysis
- fixes
- report
- backlog
DevOps Care Pro / SLA
from $2,079 net per monthFor critical applications that require prioritized response, extended monitoring, procedures, and an agreed SLA.
- SLA
- extended monitoring
- incident response
- backup/recovery
- reports
- consulting
- priorities
Net prices. Hosting, domains, premium certificates, monitoring tools, storage, databases, SMS, email, cloud, external API, and licenses may be billed separately.
| Package | Starting price | Time | Scope | Integrations | Support | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DevOps consultation | from $155 | 30–60 min | technical call, initial risk assessment, recommendation of direction | optional | depending on scope | For companies that want a quick assessment of hosting, deployment, monitoring, backups, or application maintenance. |
| Technical audit of the application | from $500 | 3-7 days | hosting, DNS/SSL, deploy | optional | depending on scope | For running applications without a complete view of hosting, backups, monitoring, deployment, and risks. |
| Production Deployment Start | from $1,026 | 3–10 days | hosting, domain, SSL | optional | depending on scope | For an application ready to be released to production. |
| VPS / Docker Setup | from $1,816 | 1-3 weeks | VPS, Linux, Docker | optional | depending on scope | For applications that require a VPS, Docker, reverse proxy, database, or greater control over the environment. |
| CI/CD and staging | from $1,816 | 1-3 weeks | GitHub Actions, build, tests | optional | depending on scope | For teams that want to reduce manual deployments and test changes before production. |
| Monitoring and alerts | from $1,289 | 1-2 weeks | uptime, error tracking, alerts | yes / optional | depending on scope | For applications that need faster detection of outages, errors, API issues, forms, SSL, and backups. |
| Backup and recovery | from $1,026 | 3–10 days | database backup, file backup, retention | optional | depending on scope | For applications with a database, user files, or data that require backups and a restore procedure. |
| Application stabilization | from $2,342 | 2-6 weeks | audit, logs, monitoring | optional | depending on scope | For systems that run but have errors, slow responses, chaotic deploys, missing logs, or configuration issues. |
| Hosting or infrastructure migration | from $2,605 | 2–8 weeks | migration plan, new environment, date | optional | depending on scope | For companies that want to move an application to another environment, VPS, Vercel, Docker, or a better hosting provider. |
| DevOps Care Basic | from $395 per month | ongoing | basic monitoring, minor fixes, updates | optional | depending on scope | For small applications and sites that need basic monitoring, updates, and technical support. |
| DevOps Care Business | from $1,026 per month | ongoing | monitoring, backups, CI/CD | optional | depending on scope | For business applications that require monitoring, backups, CI/CD, reporting, and ongoing technical development. |
| DevOps Care Pro / SLA | from $2,079 per month | ongoing | SLA, extended monitoring, incident response | optional | SLA | For critical applications that require prioritized response, extended monitoring, procedures, and an agreed SLA. |
Budget
Complexity and cost chart
The chart is indicative. Final pricing depends on the process, date, integrations, automation, technical requirements and maintenance scope.
DevOps consultation1
Technical audit of the application2
Production Deployment Start3
VPS / Docker Setup4
CI/CD and staging5
Monitoring and alerts6
Backup and recovery7
Application stabilization8
Hosting or infrastructure migration9
Estimation
What does the implementation cost depend on?
Scope advisor
What level of technical support does your application need?
Choose indicative answers. The result is a starting point for discussion, not an automated quotation.
Initial recommendationDevOps consultation
Send your answers and receive a recommendationProcess
What does implementation look like?
1
Technical consultation
We define what needs to be implemented or maintained: application, website, backend, database, API, portal, or automations.
2
Audit of current situation
We check hosting, domain, SSL, DNS, deploy, backups, monitoring, database, logs, and risks.
3
Technical plan
We prepare a recommendation: hosting, CI/CD, monitoring, backups, staging, support, or migration.
4
Environment configuration
We configure server, Vercel, VPS, Docker, database, storage, DNS, SSL, and environment variables.
5
CI/CD implementation
We automate build, tests, deployment, notifications, and the change release process.
6
Monitoring and backups
We configure uptime, errors, logs, alerts, backups, and the restore procedure.
7
Production tests
We check domain, forms, API, login, database, integrations, SSL, backup, and alerts.
8
Documentation
We prepare rollout instructions, access permissions, emergency procedures, backups, and environment descriptions.
9
Care and development
We monitor the system, analyze alerts, implement fixes, updates, and development recommendations.
Project outcome
What do you receive after implementation?
analysis of current infrastructuretechnical recommendationproduction deploymenthosting configurationdomain configurationSSLDNSenvironment variablesDocker, if in scopeCI/CD, if in scopestaging, if in scopeuptime monitoringerror monitoringbackupsrestore procedurealertsdocumentationinitial reportmonthly support option
Outcomes
What can a company gain by organizing DevOps?
After implementation, the company may gain better control over change releases, faster error detection, a clearer backup plan, and a more secure foundation for further application development.
application availability
A metric to observe after implementation.
error response time
A metric to observe after implementation.
number of errors after deploy
A metric to observe after implementation.
last backup status
A metric to observe after implementation.
- more stable deployments
- fewer manual operations
- faster error detection
- better control over backups
- clear emergency procedure
- organized domains, SSL, and DNS
- staging before production
- deployment history
- alerts and logs
- better foundation for further application development
Before: manual deploysAfter: CI/CD + change history
Before: client reports an issueAfter: monitoring + alert + logs
Before: no backup certaintyAfter: backups + restore test + procedure
Before: configuration chaosAfter: staging + production + documentation
The results are illustrative. The actual effect depends on the quality of the process, date, traffic, team, and implementation scope.
Monitoring
Maintenance should be measured, not only declared
We measure availability, response time, number of errors after deploy, backup status, deployment history, alerts, updates, and incidents requiring response.
- application availability
- error response time
- number of errors after deploy
- last backup status
- response time
- error rate
- last deploy
- active incidents
- API health
- database health
- disk usage
- backup status
- failed jobs
- webhook errors
- SSL expiration
- domain status
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Scenarios
Example implementation scenarios
Next.js application deployment
The application runs locally, so we configure Vercel, domain, environment variables, SSL, forms, monitoring, and basic alerts.
The application runs in production and has basic technical control.Backend on VPS with Docker
We configure the VPS, Docker Compose, reverse proxy, SSL, firewall, logs and backup for the backend and database.
The backend runs in an organized environment.No database backups
We set up database backup, retention, alerts and a restore test.
The company has a data recovery procedure.Chaotic manual deployments
We add a CI/CD pipeline with build, staging and production.
Deployments are repeatable and easier to control.The application breaks and nobody knows why
We add error monitoring, logs, a dashboard and alerts.
Issues can be identified faster.Migration from hosting to VPS
We plan the migration, configure the new environment, move the application and set up a rollback.
The application runs in an environment tailored to its needs.Care for MVP/SaaS
We implement DevOps Care with monitoring, backups, a report and support for changes.
The product owner has ongoing technical support.Problems with domain, SSL and email
We organize DNS, SSL, email records, redirects and certificate monitoring.
The website and communication work more stably.Decision
When is simple hosting enough, and when is technical maintenance needed?
Simple hosting may be enough for a static site or a small service without critical data. Technical maintenance is justified when the application has users, a database, integrations, regular deployments or a risk of costly downtime.
When technical maintenance is needed
- the system runs in production
- there is user data
- the application has a database
- changes are deployed regularly
- monitoring and alerts are needed
- backup is critical
- there are integrations, webhooks or cron
- a failure can stop company operations
When hosting can be enough at the start
- it is a simple static website
- there is no critical data
- changes are rare
- managed hosting covers most needs
- basic monitoring is enough
- the budget allows only for an audit or initial configuration
Ecosystem
DevOps and maintenance ecosystem
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SmartCodeIT DevOps Layer
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We match technology to the application, budget and risk
We do not impose a single technology. First we review the application, traffic, date, integrations, budget, security requirements, need for scaling and maintenance capabilities.
| Option | Best for | Complexity | Cost | Flexibility | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Next.js, frontend, serverless and fast deployments | low/medium | medium | high | when the application fits the platform and needs simple deployment |
| VPS + Docker | backend, API, custom services and greater control | medium/high | medium/higher | high | when environment control is required |
| Shared hosting | simple websites and CMS | low | lower | low/medium | when requirements are simple and there is no backend |
| Cloudflare | DNS, redirects, protection and cache | medium | medium | high | when domains and traffic need order |
| GitHub Actions | build, tests and deploy | medium | medium | high | when changes should be deployed repeatably |
| Uptime monitoring | downtime detection | low/medium | lower | medium | when you need to know whether the application responds |
| Error tracking | frontend, backend and API | medium | medium | high | when error diagnostics are needed |
| Backup managed database | production databases | medium | medium | high | when a restore procedure is important |
| Self-hosted database | full control over the database | high | higher | high | when the company accepts higher maintenance requirements |
| DevOps Care | working applications after deployment | medium | monthly | high | when continuous technical maintenance is needed |
Why SmartCodeIT
Technical maintenance implemented as a process, not reactively
We combine technology, procedures, monitoring and accountability. As a result, maintenance is based not only on firefighting outages, but on system observability and a response plan.
- we review technical risks
- we organize deployment
- we add monitoring and alerts
- we define backup and restore
- we document procedures
- we plan updates
- we report changes
Deployment
Deployments have a repeatable process and change history.
Monitoring
The system shows errors, availability and alerts.
Backup
Data copies have retention, alerts and a restore procedure.
Environments
Staging and production reduce the risk of changes.
Documentation
Procedures, access and configuration are documented.
Development
The technical backlog has priorities and a maintenance cadence.
Related paths
What is usually connected with this service?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is application maintenance?
Application maintenance covers post-deployment activities: hosting, monitoring, backups, updates, logs, alerts, CI/CD, bug fixes, technical maintenance and system development.
Is DevOps just hosting?
No. Hosting is only the runtime environment for the application. DevOps also covers the deployment process, CI/CD, backups, monitoring, logs, alerts, environment configuration, domains, SSL, DNS and emergency procedures.
Do you provide DevOps services for agencies?
Yes. We can support agencies and software houses with client application deployments, Vercel or VPS configuration, CI/CD, monitoring, backups, DNS, SSL, change reports and technical maintenance after go-live.
How much does application deployment cost?
DevOps consulting starts at $155 net. A technical audit from $500 net. Production Deployment Start from $1,026 net. VPS/Docker Setup from $1,816 net, monitoring from $1,289 net, and monthly maintenance from $395 net.
Can I order only monitoring and backups?
Yes. We can implement only monitoring, alerts, database backups, file backups and a restore procedure, without taking over the entire application.
Do you work with Vercel and Next.js?
Yes. We can configure Vercel, domain, environment variables, build, preview deploy, production, analytics, monitoring and integrations for a Next.js application.
Do you work with VPS and Docker?
Yes. We can configure VPS, Docker, Docker Compose, reverse proxy, SSL, firewall, logs, restart policy, backups and monitoring.
Do you implement CI/CD?
Yes. We can configure GitHub Actions or another pipeline for building, testing and deploying the application to staging and production.
Do you provide 100% uptime?
We do not promise 100% uptime. However, we can reduce outage risk through monitoring, backups, alerts, recovery procedures, more stable deployments and an agreed maintenance scope.
Can an existing application be covered by maintenance?
Yes. It is best to start with a technical audit to review hosting, domains, SSL, backups, monitoring, deployment, database, logs and the main risks.
Do you help after a failure?
Yes. We can help with problem analysis, hotfix, rollback, restore from backup, log analysis and recommendations to reduce similar incidents in the future.
Does maintenance include feature development?
It depends on the package. DevOps maintenance focuses mainly on technical operations, monitoring, fixes and updates. New feature development can be billed separately or included in an agreed package.
Is it possible to have staging and production?
Yes. We can prepare separate staging and production environments to test changes before they are released to end users.
Do you help with DNS, SSL and domains?
Yes. We can configure DNS records, SSL certificates, subdomains, redirects, www/non-www, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and certificate expiration monitoring.
What should be prepared before a quote?
Ideally, prepare a link to the application, a description of the technology, the repository, current hosting, information about the database, domains, backups, monitoring, existing issues and the expected scope of maintenance.
Can you take over an application from another vendor?
Yes, but a technical audit is required first. We need to review the code, hosting, access, domains, database, backups, documentation and risks.
Contact
Describe the application that needs to be deployed or maintained
Based on a few sentences, we will prepare a recommendation: production deployment, audit, VPS/Docker, CI/CD, monitoring, backups, migration or monthly maintenance.
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DevOps and technical maintenance reduce the risk of downtime, help detect issues faster and organize the deployment process, but they do not guarantee 100% availability or the absence of incidents. The effect depends on the application architecture, budget, infrastructure, technical debt and the agreed SLA scope.
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What does the DevOps service look like for agencies?
Most often includes CI/CD, hosting, monitoring, backups, logs, alerts and post-publication care.
Read replyGuide SmartCodeITWhat is the difference between maintaining an online system and a helpdesk?
System maintenance covers applications, API, automation, data, monitoring and maintenance.
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Before development, maintenance takeover, migration, performance improvement or after production problems.
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Describe the process you want to improve.
A few concrete sentences are enough for us to suggest an audit, automation, an AI agent, a web application or a systems integration.
A reply with a recommended next stepThe option to begin with an audit or a focused MVPA solution designed for security and maintainability
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