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To configure single sign-on (SSO) with Keycloak, deploy Keycloak as an identity provider, then create a dedicated realm separate from master and a client for each application.

In a modern cloud architecture, an application rarely consists of a single component: APIs, microservices, databases and authentication services continuously exchange data.

SAML 2.0 (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an open standard based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language) that enables Single Sign-On (SSO) across multiple domains. It delegates authentication to a central identity provider, which sends each application a signed “assertion” proving the user’s identity, without requiring the user to re-enter or share their password with each application.

French managed Kubernetes services provide organisations with European alternatives to AWS EKS, Google GKE and Azure AKS. OVHcloud, Scaleway and Clever Cloud now offer such services on infrastructure located in France or elsewhere in Europe. However, choosing a French managed Kubernetes service involves more than server location: the infrastructure model, the division of operational responsibilities and integration with other cloud services are equally important.
This article compares the three offerings and outlines the key criteria for making a decision.

A managed Kubernetes service is an offering in which the cloud provider manages the Kubernetes control plane on the user’s behalf. Provisioning, updates, availability and certificate rotation are handled by the provider. The user retains control over their workloads and node pools but does not administer the cluster’s critical infrastructure.

HDS certification confirms that a hosting provider meets the requirements of the standard within the scope covered by its certificate. It does not, however, guarantee immunity from extraterritorial laws such as the CLOUD Act or FISA. Nor does using a certified hosting provider make an organisation “HDS compliant”: certification belongs to the hosting provider, and some obligations remain with the client.

An HDS migration consists of transferring an application and its healthcare data from one hosting provider to another while maintaining the required certification and service continuity. When properly planned and executed, the perceived interruption can be reduced to a simple DNS switch. For example, when Madietenligne, a provider of an e-health solution for dietitians, migrated to Clever Cloud, its test and production environments were moved in less than fifteen days, covering 500 GB of data, with no downtime perceived by users.

Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration. But depending on your infrastructure constraints (limited resources, edge computing, IoT, or large-scale enterprise clusters), the distribution you choose can radically change the operational experience. K3s and K8s (upstream Kubernetes) address different needs, even though both share the same CNCF-certified foundation.

When people start exploring cloud-native technologies, one confusion comes up almost every time: are Docker and Kubernetes competitors? Do you have to choose between them? And why do people so often talk about Docker “with” Kubernetes?

European organisations are managing increasingly heterogeneous environments: legacy applications, cloud-native services, multi-cloud setups and regulatory constraints are accumulating within information systems rarely designed to handle such diversity.

Public services are engaged in an ongoing digital transformation, driven by increasing user expectations, service continuity requirements, and growing security needs.

The digital transformation of the public sector is accelerating: online services, business applications, document management systems, health data, and collaborative tools.

Clever Cloud’s UP Program supports young tech companies that are transforming key sectors through digital innovation.

Clever Cloud is participating in the Fabrique IA Territoriale (“Territorial AI Factory”) initiated by Gigalis to support public sector actors with a sovereign and secure cloud, relying on interoperable, reliable open source technologies tailored to territorial needs.

HDS compliance is not just a token of seriousness; it's an essential prerequisite for all companies handling healthcare data.

Secure, sovereign and optimised for the needs of the healthcare sector... Find out why our cloud is the ideal solution for your sensitive applications and data.