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# Managed Kubernetes

IONOS CLOUD Managed Kubernetes: automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications with managed Kubernetes clusters and node pools.

Managed Kubernetes provides a platform to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. With <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Managed Kubernetes, you can quickly set up Kubernetes clusters and manage Node Pools.

It offers a wide range of features for containerized applications without having to handle the underlying infrastructure details. It is a convenient solution for users who want to leverage the power of Kubernetes without dealing with the operational challenges of managing the cluster themselves.

## Product Overview

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Managed Kubernetes</strong></mark></td><td>Managed Kubernetes provides a platform to automate containerized applications' deployment, scaling, and management.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/overview.md">Overview</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Use Cases</strong></mark></td><td>Explore the key use cases of Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/use-cases.md">Use Cases</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>DCD How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Create and manage clusters and node pools using the DCD.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos.md">DCD How-Tos</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>API How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Create and manage clusters and node pools using the API.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/api-how-tos.md">API How-Tos</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Maintenance Window</strong></mark></td><td>Learn about the automated weekly maintenance process for Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/maintenance.md">Maintenance Window</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Upgrade Node Pools</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to upgrade node pools manually and during weekly maintenance.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/upgrade-node-pools.md">Upgrade Node Pools</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Developer Tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Managed Kubernetes API</strong></mark></td><td>Cloud API documentation for Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/cloud-api-v6/kubernetes/get-kubernetes-clusters">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/cloud-api-v6/kubernetes/get-kubernetes-clusters</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Managed Kubernetes SDKs</strong></mark></td><td>SDK documentation for Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Config Management Tools</strong></mark></td><td>Config Management Tools for Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home#tools">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home#tools</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>FAQ</strong></mark></td><td>To get answers to the most commonly encountered questions about Managed Kubernetes.</td><td><a href="/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/kubernetes-faq.md">FAQ</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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