Azure Kubernetes Service
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed Kubernetes container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes, handling the operational overhead of managing the Kubernetes control plane. Developers can focus on building applications while Azure manages tasks like health monitoring, maintenance, and updates for the Kubernetes cluster.
Developers should use AKS when deploying and managing containerized applications at scale in the Azure cloud, as it reduces the complexity of Kubernetes operations and integrates seamlessly with Azure services like Azure Container Registry and Azure Monitor. It is ideal for microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and hybrid cloud deployments, offering built-in security, scalability, and cost optimization features.