Healthcare is a trillion dollar industry. This app is a disruptor. Anti-competition strategies, lawfare in the name of "safety" and "public health concern" are a vulnerability.
Kubernates's termination policy? Can they terminate me at any time, for any reason?
Kubernetes
Control: Running Kubernetes on your own servers gives us full control. No external entity can terminate our services.
Strategy: Hosted to Self-Hosted
Starting with an easier platform and transitioning to self-hosted Kubernetes later gets us up and running quickly while planning for a more autonomous future. Here’s a step-by-step approach to achieve this:
Initial Kubernetes Setup on Managed Platform
DigitalOcean and Linode have simpler terms and user-friendly managed Kubernetes services.
Deploy the Initial Version: Set up the application on the managed Kubernetes service.
It must be HIPAA-compliant. DigitalOcean and Linode can be configured to comply with HIPAA, but make sure they sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to legally ensure HIPAA compliance.
Keep sensitive patient data isolated and secure within the Kubernetes environment.
Provision Managed Kubernetes: Use the provider’s managed Kubernetes service to quickly set up a cluster.
Deploy Services: Deploy your microservices and other components on this managed cluster.
Set Up CI/CD: Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration.
Monitor and Secure: Use built-in monitoring tools and configure security settings to ensure compliance.
Transition to Self-Hosted Kubernetes
Once your application is stable and you have the necessary resources, you can plan the transition to a self-hosted Kubernetes environment. Here’s a phased approach to ensure a smooth transition:
Preparation Phase
Design the Self-Hosted Architecture: Plan the self-hosted infrastructure, including hardware requirements, network setup, and high availability configurations.
Select Hardware and Data Centers: Choose data centers and purchase or lease the necessary hardware.
Set Up a Test Environment: Create a small-scale self-hosted Kubernetes test environment to validate the setup and configuration.
Implementation Phase
Deploy Self-Hosted Kubernetes: Set up the Kubernetes cluster on your self-hosted infrastructure using tools like kubeadm, Rancher, or k3s.
Migrate Data and Services: Gradually migrate services and data from the managed Kubernetes cluster to the self-hosted cluster. This can be done in stages, moving quickly parallel operations, then to the self-hosted cluster.
Problem:
CDN Requirements: HIPAA compliant.
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Healthcare is a trillion dollar industry. This app is a disruptor. Anti-competition strategies, lawfare in the name of "safety" and "public health concern" are a vulnerability.
Kubernates's termination policy? Can they terminate me at any time, for any reason?
Kubernetes
Control: Running Kubernetes on your own servers gives us full control. No external entity can terminate our services.
Strategy: Hosted to Self-Hosted
Starting with an easier platform and transitioning to self-hosted Kubernetes later gets us up and running quickly while planning for a more autonomous future. Here’s a step-by-step approach to achieve this:
Initial Kubernetes Setup on Managed Platform
DigitalOcean and Linode have simpler terms and user-friendly managed Kubernetes services.
Deploy the Initial Version: Set up the application on the managed Kubernetes service. It must be HIPAA-compliant. DigitalOcean and Linode can be configured to comply with HIPAA, but make sure they sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to legally ensure HIPAA compliance. Keep sensitive patient data isolated and secure within the Kubernetes environment.
Provision Managed Kubernetes: Use the provider’s managed Kubernetes service to quickly set up a cluster.
Deploy Services: Deploy your microservices and other components on this managed cluster. Set Up CI/CD: Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration. Monitor and Secure: Use built-in monitoring tools and configure security settings to ensure compliance.
Transition to Self-Hosted Kubernetes
Once your application is stable and you have the necessary resources, you can plan the transition to a self-hosted Kubernetes environment. Here’s a phased approach to ensure a smooth transition:
Preparation Phase
Design the Self-Hosted Architecture: Plan the self-hosted infrastructure, including hardware requirements, network setup, and high availability configurations. Select Hardware and Data Centers: Choose data centers and purchase or lease the necessary hardware. Set Up a Test Environment: Create a small-scale self-hosted Kubernetes test environment to validate the setup and configuration. Implementation Phase
Deploy Self-Hosted Kubernetes: Set up the Kubernetes cluster on your self-hosted infrastructure using tools like kubeadm, Rancher, or k3s. Migrate Data and Services: Gradually migrate services and data from the managed Kubernetes cluster to the self-hosted cluster. This can be done in stages, moving quickly parallel operations, then to the self-hosted cluster.