Managed Services
Managed Services is a business model where a third-party provider takes responsibility for the ongoing management, maintenance, and support of IT infrastructure, applications, or platforms on behalf of a client. This typically includes services like monitoring, security, updates, backups, and technical support, allowing organizations to offload operational tasks and focus on core business activities. It is commonly associated with cloud computing, where providers offer managed versions of databases, Kubernetes, or other complex systems.
Developers should learn about Managed Services when building or maintaining applications that require reliable, scalable infrastructure without the overhead of in-house management, such as in startups, enterprises adopting cloud-native architectures, or projects with limited DevOps resources. This is particularly useful for reducing operational complexity, ensuring high availability, and leveraging expert support for critical components like databases (e.g., Amazon RDS) or container orchestration (e.g., Google Kubernetes Engine).