Microsoft Azure gives you the flexibility to deploy Kubernetes on your own terms by leveraging Microsoft Cloud's hyperscale IaaS infrastructure or to deploy a production-grade Kubernetes cluster using an AKS service in a few clicks. It also allows you to run applications directly on managed Kubernetes clusters.
With Azure, you can design, deploy, and manage open source Kubernetes environments using any of the following options:
- AKS: A managed Kubernetes service that lets you quickly deploy your containerized application with less management overhead and reduced costs.
- Build on your own: Leverage Azure's infrastructure to design and build your Kubernetes cluster using Azure VMs.