Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) is a fully managed service for running Kubernetes on AWS. It simplifies deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using open-source Kubernetes, with ongoing support and updates from the broader community.
Amazon EKS launch types​
Amazon EKS with Amazon EC2​
This is best for enterprises needing full control over infrastructure. It offers deep customization of EC2 instances alongside Kubernetes scalability—ideal for complex, large-scale workloads.
Amazon ECS with AWS Fargate​
This is great for teams wanting Kubernetes flexibility without managing servers. It combines Kubernetes power with serverless simplicity, helping to scale applications quickly across various use cases.