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What is Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)?

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Amazon EKS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) is a managed Kubernetes service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes on AWS infrastructure. EKS automates key tasks such as the provisioning, scaling, and management of the Kubernetes control plane and nodes, making it easier for users to run Kubernetes without the need to become experts in managing Kubernetes clusters. Key Features of Amazon EKS Managed Kubernetes Control Plane Amazon EKS provides a fully managed Kubernetes control plane, which is the central component that manages Kubernetes clusters. This control plane runs across multiple AWS Availability Zones to ensure high availability. AWS handles the scaling and health monitoring of the control plane, relieving users from the operational overhead of managing it themselves. Integration with AWS Services EKS is deeply integrated with AWS services, providing seamless connectiv...