GKE

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Definition

Google Kubernetes Engine - Google's managed Kubernetes service for container orchestration. Like having Google's container experts manage your application deployment infrastructure.

Real-World Example

Streaming platforms use GKE to automatically scale their video processing services based on viewer demand.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

GKE, EKS, AKS, and OKE are managed Kubernetes services. They run the Kubernetes control plane for you and integrate with each cloud’s networking, IAM, load balancing, logging/monitoring, and autoscaling. Differences are mainly in default integrations, pricing details, and operational features (e.g., upgrade automation, node management options, and security tooling).

AWS
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
AZ
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
GCP
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
OCI
Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE)

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