Self-Hosting Next.js in Kubernetes (Without Vercel)

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Self-Hosting Next.js in Kubernetes (Without Vercel)

Next.js is often presented as a framework that works best on Vercel. And while Vercel offers a great developer experience, it is not always an option in enterprise environments.

Many teams need to deploy Next.js applications into:

  • OpenShift
  • Vanilla Kubernetes clusters
  • On-prem or private cloud environments

This series shows how to run Next.js in standalone mode as a normal Node.js service — with full control over Docker images, runtime configuration, and scaling.

Who This Series Is For

This series is designed for developers who:

  • Want to self-host Next.js without Vercel
  • Deploy applications to Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • Care about production readiness and security
  • Need predictable, repeatable deployments

If you’ve ever wondered “Why does this work locally but break in Kubernetes?”, this series is for you.

The Core Idea

When deployed correctly, a Next.js app is simply:

  • A Node.js server
  • Serving prebuilt static assets
  • Running behind Kubernetes networking

Once you understand that, the platform becomes much easier to reason about.

📚 The Complete Series

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What You’ll Gain

  • A repeatable Next.js deployment strategy
  • Better understanding of standalone mode
  • Fewer production surprises
  • Freedom from platform lock-in

This approach has been proven to work across:

  • Enterprise OpenShift clusters
  • Managed Kubernetes platforms
  • On-prem installations

Final Thoughts

Vercel is convenient — but convenience often comes with constraints.

By self-hosting Next.js in Kubernetes, you gain:

  • Full infrastructure control
  • Predictable deployments
  • Enterprise-grade flexibility

If you’re serious about running Next.js in production at scale, this series will give you a solid, practical foundation.

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