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AWS EKS Kubernetes

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AWS EKS runs Kubernetes on AWS with AWS managing the control plane. You provision EC2/Fargate worker nodes, deploy workloads (Pods, Services, Deployments), and Kubernetes handles scheduling, scaling, and networking. Mastery means understanding cluster architecture, RBAC, networking (CNI, Ingress), storage (EBS, EFS), observability (prometheus, logging), and cost optimization. Learning path: Kubernetes fundamentals (4 weeks) → EKS setup (2 weeks) → networking + storage (3 weeks) → production operations (4 weeks). Steep learning curve but portable across clouds.

Vad är AWS EKS Kubernetes

AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) is managed Kubernetes on AWS. AWS runs the control plane (API server, scheduler, etcd); you provision and manage worker nodes (EC2 or Fargate). You deploy workloads using standard Kubernetes manifests (YAML), and EKS handles orchestration, scaling, and high availability. EKS is standard Kubernetes, so skills transfer to other clouds (GCP, Azure).

🔧 VERKTYG & EKOSYSTEM
AWS EKS Consolekubectl CLIHelm Package ManagerAmazon ECREC2 and Fargate NodesVPC CNIAWS EBSAWS EFSAWS Load Balancer ControllerPrometheusGrafanaKarpenter

💰 Lön per region

OmrådeNybörjareMidErfaren
USA$100k$160k$220k
UK£60k£95k£140k
EU€65k€105k€155k
CANADAC$105kC$165kC$230k

🎯 Karriärer som använder AWS EKS Kubernetes

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❓ Vanliga frågor

Should I learn EKS or ECS?
ECS: AWS-only, simpler, less portable. EKS: standard Kubernetes, multi-cloud, steeper learning curve. If AWS-only, ECS fine. If portability matters or you like Kubernetes, EKS.
Do I need to understand Kubernetes before EKS?
Yes, EKS is Kubernetes on AWS. Learn k8s first (pods, services, deployments, namespaces), then EKS specifics (node groups, add-ons, IAM).
What's the difference between managed and self-managed Kubernetes?
EKS managed: AWS runs control plane, you manage nodes. Self-managed: you manage everything. EKS is the easy path.
How do I secure EKS clusters?
RBAC (role-based access control), network policies, pod security policies, secrets encryption, VPC isolation. Steep learning curve but critical.
Can I use Kubernetes operators in EKS?
Yes, operators are Kubernetes custom resources for managing stateful applications. Popular: Prometheus operator, Cert Manager, Flux.
How much does EKS cost?
Control plane: $0.10/hour (~$73/mo). Nodes: pay for EC2 (or Fargate). Total: $500-3000/mo for small cluster, scales with workload.
Is EKS suitable for production?
Yes, fortune 500 companies run EKS. Caveats: steep ops learning curve, complex networking, monitoring critical. Requires skilled team.

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