Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed, container orchestration service that lets you deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications quickly. AKS simplifies the use of Kubernetes on Azure by offloading the operational overhead of a control plane to Azure. You only manage and maintain the worker nodes in your cluster. AKS is free to use, but you pay for the worker nodes that run your applications.
Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. AKS provides a managed Kubernetes experience, integrating with Azure's robust ecosystem for networking, identity, storage, and security.
Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications with ease. AKS handles the complexities of Kubernetes cluster creation and updates.
Leverage Azure's security features, including Azure Active Directory integration, network security groups, and private clusters, to protect your applications and data.
Scale your applications on demand with auto-scaling capabilities. AKS ensures your applications remain available with built-in high availability and disaster recovery options.
Seamlessly integrate with other Azure services like Azure Monitor, Azure DevOps, Azure Container Registry, Azure Storage, and more, to build powerful cloud-native solutions.
Pay only for the worker nodes running your applications. AKS itself is free, making it a cost-effective choice for container orchestration.
AKS enables you to build consistent hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, allowing you to run applications across Azure, on-premises, and other cloud providers.