How to Run Kubernetes on AWS?
Blog post from Qovery
Running Kubernetes on AWS provides a versatile platform for deploying containerized applications, offering scalability, portability, and high availability. Users can choose between three primary methods: manually installing Kubernetes on Amazon EC2 instances for full customization and control, leveraging Amazon's managed Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for simplified management, or utilizing Qovery to streamline deployment with an enhanced developer experience. While manual installation offers deep customization, it demands significant expertise; EKS simplifies cluster management but still requires AWS and Kubernetes knowledge, and Qovery provides an easy-to-use interface for efficient multi-environment setups. Security best practices across these methods emphasize access control, network policies, secrets management, and comprehensive monitoring. Cost considerations vary, with EC2 largely depending on instance usage, EKS adding control plane charges, and Qovery pricing based on user and deployment parameters. The choice among these options depends on an organization's need for control, flexibility, and simplicity in managing Kubernetes infrastructure on AWS.