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Managed Kubernetes platforms - Kubernetes Tutorial
From the course: Kubernetes: Essential Tools
Managed Kubernetes platforms
- [Instructor] Even though Kubernetes includes many built-in features and is designed to simplify container orchestration, it can oftentimes be challenging to configure, deploy, and manage. Oftentimes, organizations who do not have in-house expertise, time, or resources needed to do this will adopt Managed Kubernetes platforms to counter the complexity and stress of running, deploying, and managing Kubernetes. Managed Kubernetes clusters are third-party providers responsible for some or all of the work necessary to successfully set up and operate Kubernetes. Depending on the provider, "manage" can refer to anything from complete hosting and operation to hosting the preconfigured environment, and even dedicated support as well. Using a Managed Kubernetes platform saves costs, makes cluster scaling easier, and provides multicloud portability. It also makes the management and support of containers and cluster application…