# 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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## 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="managed-kubernetes/overview">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="managed-kubernetes/use-cases">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 via the DCD.</td><td><a href="managed-kubernetes/how-tos">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 via the API.</td><td><a href="managed-kubernetes/api-how-tos">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="managed-kubernetes/maintenance">maintenance</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="managed-kubernetes/upgrade-node-pools">upgrade-node-pools</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Limitations</strong></mark></td><td>Details on the limitations of the Managed Kubernetes service.</td><td><a href="managed-kubernetes/overview/limitations">limitations</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://api.ionos.com/docs/cloud/v6/#Kubernetes-get-k8s">https://api.ionos.com/docs/cloud/v6/#Kubernetes-get-k8s</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/reference/software-development-kits/sdks">https://docs.ionos.com/reference/software-development-kits/sdks</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/reference/config-management-tools/config-management-tools">https://docs.ionos.com/reference/config-management-tools/config-management-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="managed-kubernetes/kubernetes-faq">kubernetes-faq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>