What is Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service that simplifies the deployment, management, and operations of Kubernetes on Azure. It integrates a wide range of Azure services and tools to provide a robust and scalable platform for running containerized applications. With AKS, developers can focus on building and deploying their applications without the overhead of managing the underlying Kubernetes infrastructure. The service automatically provisions and manages the Kubernetes master nodes, handling critical tasks such as health monitoring, automatic scaling, and upgrades. AKS also offers features like Azure Active Directory integration, auto-scaling, and network policies, making it a comprehensive solution for containerized workloads in the cloud
Highlights
- Managed Kubernetes orchestration service on Azure
- Integrates with various Azure services and tools
- Simplifies Kubernetes deployment and management
- Automatically provisions and manages the Kubernetes master nodes
- Provides Azure Active Directory integration
- Supports auto-scaling and network policies