Shadow-Soft | Platform Modernization, Red Hat Experts

We Assess Your Readiness & Create Modernization Plans
We Deploy Production-Ready Platforms
We Enable Teams to Operate the New Platforms

We Assess Your Readiness & Create Modernization Plans
Struggling to understand your modernization readiness and make key architectural decisions that ensure success?

We deliver a clear view of your current state and actionable roadmap, evaluating your applications, infrastructure, and team capabilities.

What We Deliver:
- Clear evaluation of your current technical landscape
- Comprehensive modernization roadmap
- Prioritized recommendations with concrete next steps
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Detailed capability and resource planning
We Deploy Production-Ready Platforms
Building production-grade modern platforms requires deep expertise across multiple technologies.

We implement standardized deployment patterns and configurations that meet performance, security, and operational requirements.

What We Deliver:
- Enterprise-grade platform implementation
- Integrated security and compliance controls
- Robust operational frameworks
- Production readiness validation
- Comprehensive platform documentation
We Enable Teams to Operate the New Platforms
Does your team lack the knowledge and confidence to effectively operate and maintain modern platforms?

We enable your teams through practical experience, training, knowledge transfer, and documentation.

What We Deliver:
- Hands-on operational training
- Documented processes and procedures
- Best practice implementation
- Over-the-shoulder mentorship
- Continuous improvement guidance

Enterprise Linux
Modern Virtualization
Container Management
Application Platform
DevOps Automation
Observability
Public & Private Cloud

Enterprise Linux
For over 16 years, we've been helping companies confidently adopt modern technologies and practices.

We deliver robust, secure operating system environments tailored to mission-critical workloads:
- Enterprise Linux deployment and configuration across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures
- Hardened security profiles and compliance enforcement for regulated industries
- Performance tuning and optimization for specific workload patterns
- Automated patching, updates, and lifecycle management
- Migration planning and execution between Linux distributions
Our Linux specialists implement standardized, repeatable operating environments that maximize stability and security while enabling operational efficiency through automation and consistent management practices.
Modern Virtualization
We deliver enterprise-grade virtualization solutions powered by OpenShift Virtualization with:
- Full-stack virtualization integrated with Kubernetes and OpenShift
- Seamless management of virtual machines alongside containers
- Advanced live migration and high availability configurations
- Unified management of traditional and cloud-native workloads
Our virtualization specialists leverage OpenShift Virtualization to create flexible, software-defined infrastructure that bridges traditional and modern application architectures.
Container Management
We deploy container orchestration and management solutions across:
- Kubernetes cluster design and deployment
- Container platform implementation for Docker and OCI-compliant runtimes
- Microservices architecture and containerization strategies
- Advanced container networking and security configurations
Our container and Kubernetes specialists create robust, scalable container ecosystems that enable rapid application development, consistent deployments, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Application Platform
We're experts in platform engineering and architecture, specializing in:
- Enterprise Kubernetes and OpenShift container platforms
- AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud platforms
- Cloud native automation tools
- Security and compliance for regulated industries
Our platform engineers work with your team to build the foundation for modern applications – from automatically packaging your code into containers, through security checks, to seamless deployment across your cloud infrastructure.
DevOps Automation
We deploy DevOps automation solutions with a proven track record across:
- Infrastructure automation with Ansible and Terraform
- CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery workflows
- Cloud platform automation services for AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Automated compliance and security controls
Our DevOps engineers implement standardized automation patterns, infrastructure-as-code practices, and repeatable delivery processes based on technical requirements and validated deployment patterns.
Observability
We implement unified observability solutions based on extensive enterprise deployments:
- Full-stack monitoring and instrumentation with proven tools (Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.)
- Integrated metrics, logging, and distributed tracing capabilities
- Real-time performance analytics and automated alerting
- Root cause analysis and troubleshooting automation
Our observability engineers and SREs establish end-to-end observability practices that enable teams to detect, diagnose and resolve system issues through data-driven insights and automated response patterns.
Public & Private Cloud
Our cloud expertise enables organizations to harness the full potential of modern cloud platforms through strategic implementation and optimization:
- Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture design aligned with business objectives
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
- Comprehensive cloud security and compliance frameworks
- Cost optimization and resource utilization assessments
- Cloud migration and modernization roadmaps for legacy applications
Our cloud specialists deliver scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions that balance performance, security, and cost-efficiency while providing the agility needed to adapt to changing business requirements.

Red Hat OpenShift
OpenShift Virtualization
Enterprise Kubernetes
Red Hat Ansible
Dynatrace
Icinga

Red Hat OpenShift
Modernize your application platform with our OpenShift services, built on experience from enterprise implementations. We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful adoption of OpenShift.

Our services include:
- OpenShift Platform Readiness Assessment (4 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Health Check (6 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- OpenShift Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
Each service is designed to work independently or as part of an end-to-end adoption journey, with clear outcomes and deliverables based on proven enterprise patterns.
OpenShift Virtualization
Accelerate your journey from VMware to cloud-native infrastructure with our specialized OpenShift Virtualization services. We help organizations transition VMware workloads to OpenShift while minimizing risk and maximizing return on investment.

Our VMware to OpenShift Virtualization services include:
- Virtualization Migration Assessment (4 weeks)
- OpenShift Virtualization Deployment (8 weeks)
- OpenShift Virtualization Enablement (4 weeks)
- VM Migration Services (8+ weeks)
Each service is designed to work independently or as part of an end-to-end VMware migration journey, with clear outcomes and deliverables based on established enterprise migration patterns.
Enterprise Kubernetes
Navigate your container orchestration journey with our Enterprise Kubernetes services, built on experience from enterprise implementations.

We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful adoption of cloud-native Kubernetes platforms.

Our service portfolio includes:
- Kubernetes Platform Readiness Assessment (4 weeks)
- Kubernetes Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Kubernetes Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
Available across major distributions:
- Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
- Azure AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
- Google GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Rancher
Red Hat Ansible
Confidently adopt automation with our Red Hat Ansible services, built on experience from enterprise implementations. We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful implementation of enterprise-wide automation at scale.

Our services include:
- Software Automation Assessment (4 weeks)
- Ansible Automation Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Ansible Automation Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
Dynatrace
Unlock your observability capabilities with our Dynatrace services, built on experience from enterprise implementations.

We guide organizations from initial assessment through production deployment and team enablement, ensuring successful implementation of full-stack observability at scale.

Our services include:
- Dynatrace Readiness Assessment (6 weeks)
- Dynatrace Platform Deployment (12 weeks)
- Dynatrace Platform Enablement (8-12 weeks)
Icinga

Our Icinga specialists deliver scalable, enterprise-grade monitoring solutions with access to validated architectures, automation scripts, and certified integrations that enable faster deployment with reduced risk.

Our support includes regular architectural assessments, expert assistance within your timezone, and direct collaboration with Icinga community developers Shadow-SoftShadow-Soft to ensure your monitoring solution continuously evolves with your business requirements.

Expert Team
Enterprise Experience
End-to-End Solutions

Expert Team
- 100+ enterprise platform implementations
- Technical expertise across cloud, security, and DevOps
- Proven methodologies in complex enterprise environments
- 20+ Engineers (US & Nearshore)
- 50+ Certifications (Red Hat, Kubernetes, Dynatrace, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and more)
Enterprise Experience
- Certified cloud and platform engineering professionals
- Multidisciplinary technical teams
- Hands-on experience in modern infrastructure technologies
- Red Hat Premier Business Partner and Partner Practice Accelerator Member
- Dynatrace Premier Partner
End-to-End Solutions
- Full platform lifecycle services, from readiness assessments to deployments and operational enablement
- Integrated technical approach
- Comprehensive platform engineering capabilities

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Embedded Team Saves Legacy Enterprise Firm 6+ Figures in Cost Savings While Providing Ongoing AWS Infrastructure Support

Legacy enterprise firm saves over $120K annually with Shadow-Soft's embedded team, modernizing AWS infrastructure and enhancing DevOps efficiency through expert support and training.

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Large Manufacturer Predicts and Prevents System Downtime with Dynatrace

Large manufacturer enhances infrastructure visibility and prevents downtime using Dynatrace, implemented by Shadow-Soft, ensuring operational efficiency and improved customer experience.

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Achieving True Infrastructure Agility with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

Kubernetes and OpenShift Virtualization support a truly agile infrastructure that moves seamlessly between both cloud and on-prem environments with minimal disruption.

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Shadow-Soft Joins Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator Program

Shadow-Soft announces its participation in Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialized growth pathway for select partners with validated professional services delivery capabilities.

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Modernize with OpenShift Virtualization: A Journey Beyond Cost Savings

Learn why migrating to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization is more than just a cost-saving measure – it's an opportunity to embark on a modernization journey.

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"Legacy processes were holding us back. We needed to improve efficiency to scale our business without increasing headcount. Shadow-Soft, a recognized leader in IT Automation, helped us implement best practices and state-of-the-art solutions."

Brian Carothers

CIO at Proforma

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Modernize with OpenShift Virtualization: A Journey Beyond Cost Savings

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We Work With These Flavors of Kubernetes

Amazon EKS

Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA)

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

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Rancher

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