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# Managed Kubernetes

Managed Kubernetes provides a platform to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. With IONOS Cloud 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.

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**Note:** Starting August 14, 2024, Kubernetes version 1.27 will end its life. All clusters on version 1.27 will be automatically updated to 1.28 (the last available patch version).
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**Note:** Starting July 17, 2024, you may encounter an error when running the `terraform plan`. This error will indicate a change in the `cpu_family` attribute from `AMD_OPTERON` to a “new CPU type”. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Changes to Opteron Node Pools</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/changes-to-nodepools-opteron.md).
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## Product Overview

[<mark style="color:blue;">**Managed Kubernetes**</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/overview.md)

## DCD How-Tos

| [<mark style="color:blue;">**Set Up a Cluster**</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos/cluster_management.md)                       | Learn how to set up a cluster.                  |
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| [<mark style="color:blue;">**Create a Node Pool**</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos/management-of-node-pools.md)               | Learn how to create a node pool using the DCD.  |
| [<mark style="color:blue;">**Security and User Management**</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos/security-and-user-management.md) | Learn how to manage user groups for node pools. |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To get answers to the most commonly encountered questions about Managed Kubernetes, see [<mark style="color:blue;">**FAQs**</mark>](/cloud/~/revisions/AMiYziCllTKB2y2lmONY/containers/managed-kubernetes/kubernetes-faq.md).


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