Azure Kubernetes Service is a managed Kubernetes service that deploys and scales containerized applications on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Azure Kubernetes Service is Microsoft Azure's managed Kubernetes service for deploying, scaling, and operating containerized applications across clusters, regions, and hybrid environments.
The service automates cluster provisioning, upgrades, scaling, and security controls, serving development and enterprise teams running production container workloads on managed Kubernetes infrastructure.
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| Attribute | Azure Kubernetes Service | Google Kubernetes Engine | Red Hat OpenShift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  |  | |
| Founded | 1975 | 1998 | 1993 | |
| Sells To | Enterprises, Small Business | Enterprises, Individuals | Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | SaaS, Transactional | Advertising, Subscription | Recurring, Software | |
| Ownership | Public | Subsidiary | Subsidiary |
Provider
Founded 1975
Sells To Enterprises, Small Business
Pricing Model SaaS, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1998
Sells To Enterprises, Individuals
Pricing Model Advertising, Subscription
Ownership Subsidiary
Provider
Founded 1993
Sells To Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Software
Ownership Subsidiary
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