Fairwinds Amazon EKS Managed Services

Expert EKS help, Kubernetes SRE support, and fully managed Kubernetes services on AWS

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Stand up secure, scalable Amazon EKS clusters with confidence.

Fairwinds helps platform and engineering teams launch production-ready Kubernetes on AWS in weeks, not months, with GitOps automation, proven best practices, and expert guidance every step of the way.

An Amazon partner, Fairwinds provides Amazon EKS help for teams that need Kubernetes SRE support without building or staffing a full internal SRE organization.

Start strong. Scale safely. Avoid costly rework.

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Why Amazon EKS — and Why It’s Hard to Get Right

Amazon EKS is a powerful, fully managed Kubernetes service that integrates deeply with AWS services like IAM, networking, load balancing, and observability. For teams already invested in AWS, EKS is often the right strategic choice.

But “managed” doesn’t mean “simple.” Teams adopting EKS quickly run into challenges:

Designing secure, production-ready cluster architectures
Integrating networking, identity, and access controls correctly
Selecting, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes add-ons
Establishing GitOps workflows and governance
Onboarding applications consistently without slowing developers down

This is where many EKS initiatives stall.

Fairwinds removes these blockers and helps teams move from intent to production quickly and safely.

What You Get with Fairwinds

You’re not just getting tooling, you’re getting hands-on EKS support from Kubernetes SREs and EKS experts who have done this many times before and are AWS partners.

Production-Ready EKS Clusters

We design and provision EKS clusters with security, scalability, and reliability built in from day one — not bolted on later.

GitOps-Driven Add-On Management

Critical Kubernetes add-ons are deployed and managed through GitOps workflows, ensuring consistent environments, version control and auditability, easier upgrades and ...

Application Onboarding

We help onboard your initial workloads using paved-road patterns that reduce friction for developers while maintaining platform standards.

Built-In Governance

RBAC, namespaces, and policy guardrails are implemented early so teams can scale safely without slowing down.

How Fairwinds Works

1. Discovery & Planning We start by understanding your workloads, AWS environment, and operational goals to design the right EKS foundation.

2. EKS Cluster Provisioning We provision secure, production-grade EKS clusters aligned with AWS and Kubernetes best practices.

3. Tooling & GitOps Setup Essential Kubernetes add-ons and platform tooling are deployed using GitOps, creating a repeatable and auditable operating model.

4. Application Onboarding Your applications are onboarded using standardized workflows that balance developer velocity with platform governance.

5. Expand & Operate From here, teams can extend into multi-cluster environments, hybrid patterns, and optional managed services for day-2 operations.

Key Benefits of Fairwinds Amazon EKS Managed Kubernetes Services

Faster Time to Production

Launch EKS environments in weeks instead of months and avoid common early-stage mistakes.

Reduced Operational Risk

Standardized configurations, automation, and GitOps reduce manual toil and configuration drift.

Better Developer Experience

Clear workflows and paved roads help developers ship faster without bypassing security or governance.

Built to Scale

The foundation supports growth without re-architecting later.

Why Fairwinds

Fairwinds brings together deep Kubernetes expertise, AWS experience and partnership, and a people-first approach to platform engineering.

Proven experience helping teams run Kubernetes in production
Strong focus on governance, reliability, and sustainability
Open-source roots and real-world operational knowledge
Launch to fully managed services
Acts as Kubernetes SRE support or an SRE replacement for teams running EKS in production

Capability	DIY EKS	Fairwinds EKS Managed K8s
Cluster Architecture	Trial and Error	Proven best practices
Add-On Management	Manual, inconsitent	GitOps-driven automation
Governance	Often delayed	Built in from day one
Time to Production	Months	Weeks
Ongoing Support	Internal only	Expert guidance available

Fairwinds is a Trusted Partner

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Amazon EKS Managed Services: Common Questions

What does Fairwinds do for Amazon EKS?

Fairwinds provides managed Amazon EKS services that help teams design, deploy, operate, and scale production-ready Kubernetes on AWS. This includes EKS cluster provisioning, GitOps-driven add-on management, application onboarding, governance, and optional day-2 operations through fully managed Kubernetes services.

Is Fairwinds an SRE replacement for EKS?

Fairwinds can act as an extension of your SRE or platform team—or as an SRE replacement for teams that don’t have in-house Kubernetes expertise. We handle the operational complexity of EKS so your engineers can focus on delivering applications instead of managing infrastructure.

Do I need an internal SRE team to run EKS?

No. Many teams use Fairwinds as their Kubernetes SRE support instead of hiring and staffing a full internal SRE team. Fairwinds provides the expertise, tooling, and operational processes required to run EKS reliably in production.

What’s included in Fairwinds managed Kubernetes services for EKS?

Fairwinds managed Kubernetes services for Amazon EKS include:
Production-grade EKS cluster architecture
GitOps-based Kubernetes add-on management
Application onboarding and paved-road workflows
RBAC, governance, and policy guardrails
Optional 24/7 monitoring, upgrades, and operational support

How does Fairwinds help reduce Kubernetes operational risk?

Fairwinds reduces Kubernetes operational risk by standardizing EKS configurations, automating add-on lifecycle management through GitOps, and embedding governance early. This minimizes configuration drift, manual toil, and production incidents as environments scale.

How long does it take to get EKS into production with Fairwinds?

Most teams reach a production-ready Amazon EKS environment in weeks instead of months. Fairwinds accelerates time to production by using proven architectures, automation, and hands-on Kubernetes expertise.

Can Fairwinds help if our EKS project has stalled?

Yes. Fairwinds frequently works with teams whose EKS initiatives have stalled due to complexity, security concerns, or lack of operational expertise. We help reset the foundation and move teams from intent to production safely.

Does Fairwinds support day-2 Kubernetes operations?

Yes. Fairwinds offers optional fully managed Kubernetes services for ongoing EKS operations, including monitoring, upgrades, incident response, and continuous improvement — acting as long-term Kubernetes SRE support.

How is Fairwinds different from AWS EKS alone?

Amazon EKS provides the control plane, but Fairwinds provides the operational expertise, governance, and repeatable workflows required to run Kubernetes successfully in production. We bridge the gap between “managed service” and “operational reality.”

Is Fairwinds an AWS Partner for Amazon EKS?

Yes. Fairwinds is an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner and an Amazon EKS Delivery Partner. This designation recognizes Fairwinds’ proven expertise in delivering production-ready Amazon EKS environments for teams running Kubernetes on AWS.

What does it mean to be an Amazon EKS Delivery Partner?

Amazon EKS Delivery Partners are AWS-validated service providers with demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and operating EKS in production. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, Fairwinds meets AWS requirements for technical expertise, customer success, and delivery standards specific to Amazon EKS.

Why does Fairwinds’ AWS partnership matter for EKS customers?

Fairwinds’ AWS partnership gives customers confidence they are working with a trusted EKS services provider that follows AWS best practices. It helps reduce risk, accelerate time to production, and ensure EKS environments are built to scale securely and reliably.