UKS (UpCloud Kubernetes Service)
Simplify application management with UpCloud Kubernetes Service. A fully managed Kubernetes solution and container orchestration platform.
Automate complex tasks involved in running containers, and focus on your applications.
Simpler management and maintenance of your clusters thanks to UKS (UpClouds Kubernetes service). No more manual updates and migrations per cluster!
Kubernetes can be tough for the best of us. We’ve simplified cluster deployment and management, reducing the expertise required to manage your clusters.
You can focus on your applications while we give you control planes at no additional cost.
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Use the tooling you are familiar with to manage your cluster:
UpCloud’s Managed Kubernetes Service (UKS) is part of the CNCF’s conformance program.
All supported versions are certified.
100% uptime SLA across Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Managed Kubernetes, Managed Databases, and more.
Choose from a range of Linux and Windows distributions for full control and flexibility. Launch in just 45 seconds through our simple control panel.
Global reach spanning four continents and 13 data centers.
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We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In 2024, we were proud to continue our outstanding streak, responding to initial queries in just 46 seconds!
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Focus on growth, knowing exactly what you’ll pay every month. Discover our plans, starting at just €3 per month.
Experiment with new technologies, build your servers with full root access, and scale resources on demand.
100% uptime SLA across Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Managed Kubernetes, Managed Databases, and more.
Choose from a range of Linux and Windows distributions for full control and flexibility. Launch in just 45 seconds through our simple control panel.
Global reach spanning four continents and 13 data centers.
European cloud for a global audience. Help satisfy your compliance requirements with a European, ISO 27001 certified cloud provider.
We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In 2024, we were proud to continue our outstanding streak, responding to initial queries in just 46 seconds!
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Focus on growth, knowing exactly what you’ll pay every month. Discover our plans, starting at just €3 per month.
Experiment with new technologies, build your servers with full root access, and scale resources on demand.
When you need to scale your business, we’ve got your back
| Production | Development | |
|---|---|---|
| Use case | Multiple control plane hosts for enhanced high availability and resilience | Single control plane host for cost-effectiveness |
| High availability | ✓ | 𐄂 |
| Recommended capacity | Up to 120 nodes | Up to 30 nodes |
| Pricing | €60 /mo | Free /mo |
| Availability | All locations | All locations |
Data plane is charged by the worked node according to the selected configuration. Worker nodes can be deployed using any available Cloud Server plan – General Purpose, High CPU or High Memory – with the same pricing as a regular Cloud Server.
Recommended capacity is based on average cluster workloads. To ensure optimal performance, please factor in the specific requirements of your workloads, including anticipated growth, resource demands (CPU, memory, storage), and any other services running alongside your Kubernetes clusters.
Check out our tutorial for more information and how create your first Managed Kubernetes cluster.
Clusters can be deployed to any available region, including Private Cloud regions. Both control plane and data plane are deployed on the same region.
Yes, this can be accomplished easily via the Utility network or private SDN network.
See product documentation page on Supported Versions.
With UpCloud Managed Kubernetes, we take care of the entire Kubernetes control plane. This includes:
We manage the core Kubernetes infrastructure, leaving you free to focus on deploying and scaling your applications using the Kubernetes API endpoint of your cluster.