Azure Container Services help you manage and develop cloud-based container applications without compromising security, scalability, or performance. Whether you want to use Kubernetes, OpenShift, serverless, or web apps, Azure has a solution for you.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): This is a fully managed Kubernetes service that integrates with Azure Active Directory and offers enterprise-grade features such as network policies, role-based access control, and Azure Monitor for containers. You can use AKS to deploy and scale containerized applications on a reliable and secure Kubernetes platform. Learn more
Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO): This is a fully managed OpenShift service that combines the power of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift Container Platform with the flexibility and innovation of Azure. You can use ARO to run containerized applications that require high availability, compliance, or integration with on-premises systems. Learn more
Azure Container Apps: This is a serverless container service that helps you build modern apps and microservices using any language or framework. You can use Azure Container Apps to deploy and scale containers on demand, without orchestrating complex infrastructure. Azure Container Apps also provides unified networking, observability, dynamic scaling, and configuration for higher productivity. Learn more
Azure Functions: This is a serverless compute service that lets you run event-driven code functions with an end-to-end development experience. You can use Azure Functions to execute small pieces of logic in response to triggers such as HTTP requests, timers, queues, or events. Azure Functions also supports custom containers for more flexibility and portability. Learn more
Web App for Containers: This is a web app hosting service that lets you run containerized web apps on Windows and Linux. You can use Web App for Containers to deploy web apps from Docker Hub, Azure Container Registry, or your own registry. Web App for Containers also supports custom domains, SSL bindings, autoscaling, and continuous deployment. Learn more
Azure Container Instances (ACI): This is a container hosting service that lets you launch containers with hypervisor isolation. You can use ACI to run short-lived tasks or burst workloads that don't require orchestration. ACI also supports GPU-enabled containers for accelerated computing scenarios. Learn more
Azure Service Fabric: This is a distributed systems platform that lets you deploy and operate always-on, scalable, distributed apps. You can use Service Fabric to build microservices applications using stateless or stateful services, actors, or containers. Service Fabric also provides reliable services, low-latency communication, and data replication for high availability. Learn more
Azure Container Registry (ACR): This is a private container registry service that lets you build, store, secure, and replicate container images and artifacts. You can use ACR to manage your Docker images and Helm charts in a central location. ACR also supports geo-replication, vulnerability scanning, content trust, and webhook integration. Learn more
Choosing your champion:
Granular control & flexibility: AKS, Azure Red Hat OpenShift
Lightweight & serverless: Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions
Modernized web apps: Web App for Containers
On-demand workloads: Azure Container Instances
Stateful microservices: Azure Service Fabric
Container image management: Azure Container Registry
Remember, to consider factors like project complexity, desired control level, and existing skillsets when selecting your container service.
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