# Kubernetes

> Kubernetes is an open-source platform that automates deploying, scaling and managing containerised applications across a cluster of machines. It is the de facto standard for running containers in production.

*Source: https://www.lazlosoftwaresolution.com/glossary/kubernetes*

Kubernetes handles scheduling, self-healing, scaling and rolling updates for containers, giving teams a consistent way to run workloads across clouds. It is powerful but operationally heavy, so managed services are common.