Convox

Convox, founded in 2014, is a platform that simplifies cloud infrastructure management by automating complex tasks. It works with major cloud providers and uses Docker under the hood for customization.

Use Cases

Quick Apps

• One-Click Deployments: Install popular apps without manual server setup
• Auto-Scaling: Handles traffic spikes automatically with Kubernetes
• Managed Databases: Deploy MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis with a few clicks
• Git Integration: Push-to-deploy GitHub & GitLab plus staging and rollback support

DevOps and Resource Optimization

• Efficient Resource Allocation: Prevent over-provisioning and reduce costs
• Automated Scaling: Automates scaling and resilience to handle traffic spikes

Multi-Environment Management

• Environment Variable Interpolation: Consistent infrastructure configurations across different environments using convox.yml

Disaster Recovery and Debugging

• Version-Controlled Environments: Replication of specific environment setups using version-controlled convox.yml and environment variables for easier debugging and recovery

Key Features

• Built-in CI/CD: Automate testing and deployment pipelines
• Database Management: Unified handling of databases and caching
• Multi-Cloud Support: Deploy across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean
• Automated Scaling and Resilience: Handles traffic spikes without manual intervention
• Docker Support: Allows customization using Dockerfiles for flexible application environments
• Kubernetes Management: Automates complex tasks with user-friendly interface for deploying and scaling applications across multiple cloud providers.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

• Standard SLA based on cloud infrastructure uptime
• Response times from one hour (Pro) to one business day (Basic)