What is EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)?
AWS's managed Kubernetes service that runs Kubernetes without you managing the control plane.
Why It Matters
EKS gives you the power of Kubernetes with reduced operational overhead for the management layer.
Real-World Example
Running a Kubernetes cluster on EKS with AWS handling upgrades and availability of the control plane.
“Understanding terms like EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Kubernetes
A system for automatically managing, scaling, and deploying containerised applications
Container
A lightweight, isolated package containing an application and everything it needs to run
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
ECS (Elastic Container Service)
AWS's container orchestration service for running and managing Docker containers at scale.
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Related Terms
Kubernetes
A system for automatically managing, scaling, and deploying containerised applications
Container
A lightweight, isolated package containing an application and everything it needs to run
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
ECS (Elastic Container Service)
AWS's container orchestration service for running and managing Docker containers at scale.
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything