Kubernetes Cloud: let’s see up close Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) The most popular Cloud Services for Kubernetes are with no doubt Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). These services are called “managed”. What do we mean by “managed”? Basically, whoever uploads a configuration file on a Kubernetes server, benefits from the provisioning of the whole server-side architecture made by Kubernetes itself thanks to the providers’ work. Let’s see them up close and understand how much they can be useful to use Kubernetes.

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How Kubernetes works: a mini guide to one of today’s most important tools for developers. How does Kubernetes work? As we point out in this mini guide, Kubernetes is an important tool for developers who want to expand their skill set and who take their profession seriously.  Let’s start by defining exactly what Kubernetes is (What is Kubernetes), that is, an open-source container-orchestration platform, designed for running large-scale distributed applications and services.

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Docker vs Kubernetes: let’s see how they differ and why it sometimes gets a little confusing We often hear people asking if it’s better to use Docker or Kubernetes, as if you had to choose one or the other. But that’s like comparing apples and oranges. If you’ve asked yourself this too, don’t worry – it’s a very common misunderstanding.

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Why choose Kubernetes? In this article we talk about Kubernetes, the open-source platform that is used to manage workloads and containerised services. Its name comes from the Greek for “pilot” or “helmsman”. This helps us understand how useful this tool is for managing workloads and automatic container management. Its main selling points, such as its wide range of features and its portability between different Cloud providers, have contributed to its popularity and it is now used by developers all over the world.

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