Vanilla Kubernetes vs Managed Kubernetes

Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It has become the de facto leader for container orchestration and management due to its ability to accelerate deployment frequency, increase automation, and reduce IT costs. Companies can leverage the power of Kubernetes through either vanilla Kubernetes (a basic setup) or managed Kubernetes providers that offer support and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters. DigitalOcean's Managed Kubernetes service is designed to provide users with a hassle-free control plane, easy deployment options, and ongoing Kubernetes maintenance while reducing operations overhead and enabling faster time to market.