Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
The most trusted way to start, run, and scale Kubernetes.
Overview
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) is a managed service that makes it easy for you to run Kubernetes on AWS without needing to install and operate your own Kubernetes control plane or nodes.
✨ Key Features
- Managed Kubernetes control plane
- Support for EC2 and Fargate compute
- Integration with AWS services
- Secure and compliant
- Multiple availability zone support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the AWS ecosystem
- Broad adoption and large community
- Support for both EC2 and Fargate
Unique Value: EKS simplifies running Kubernetes on AWS, allowing you to focus on your applications instead of the underlying infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Deploying and managing scalable and highly available applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Environments outside of the AWS ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
EKS offers the tightest integration with the broad portfolio of AWS services.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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