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)
