What is Kubernetes?
When you actually need Kubernetes, when you don't, and why managed K8s is the only sane choice for most teams.
What is AKS?
Azure Kubernetes Service is the best managed Kubernetes on Azure. Free control plane, Entra ID native, and Azure networking built in.
AKS Automatic vs Standard
Start with AKS Automatic. Move to Standard only when you hit a wall. Here is exactly when and why.