Amazon EKS Anywhere is container management software built by AWS that makes it easier to run and manage Kubernetes on-premises and at the edge. Amazon EKS Anywhere is built on Amazon EKS Distro, which is the same reliable and secure Kubernetes distribution used by Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) in AWS Cloud.
Amazon EKS Anywhere simplifies Kubernetes cluster management through the automation of infrastructure setup and Kubernetes cluster lifecycle operations. Amazon EKS Anywhere supports different types of infrastructure including VMWare vSphere, Bare Metal, Nutanix, Apache CloudStack, and AWS Snow.
Amazon EKS Anywhere is a user-managed solution, where Kubernetes cluster lifecycle operations such as upgrades, patching, and scaling are the user's responsibility. Amazon EKS Anywhere is a fit for isolated and air-gapped environments and for users who prefer to manage their own Kubernetes clusters, while still having support from AWS when needed. For on-premises or edge environments that have reliable connectivity with an AWS Region, consider using Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes or Amazon EKS on AWS Outposts to benefit from the AWS-managed EKS control plane and consistent experience with Amazon EKS in AWS Cloud.
Simplify Kubernetes Management
Amazon EKS Anywhere simplifies the creation and operation of on-premises Kubernetes clusters with default component configurations and cluster lifecycle automation based on open source standards.
Streamline Support
AWS supports all Amazon EKS Anywhere components including the integrated third-party software, enabling customers to reduce support costs and avoid maintenance of redundant open source and third-party tools.
Consistent and Reliable
Amazon EKS Anywhere builds on the strengths of Amazon EKS Distro and provides open source software that’s up-to-date and patched with optional integrations with other AWS services for capabilities such as authentication, observability, and key encryption.