Microsoft has earned recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management, solidifying its position at the forefront of container administration solutions.
Microsoft has earned its second consecutive spot as a Leader within the *.* This prestigious recognition by Gartner’s Magic Quadrant underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to supporting a wide range of containerized workloads at scale, further solidifying its position in this space. To establish Azure as the premier cloud platform for running containers, supporting Kubernetes deployments, and empowering flexible adoption of hybrid and edge computing scenarios.
We’re proud to have received Gartner’s prestigious recognition as a Leader in this Magic Quadrant, validating the extensive capabilities of our container solutions, including those for and. The AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) provides a robust foundation for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications with unparalleled customization and flexibility. Azure Container Apps is a fully managed, serverless container service designed to empower developers with ease of use and expertise. All Azure Container Instances possess robust integration with the Azure and Microsoft ecosystem, featuring seamless connections to developer tools, databases, and artificial intelligence capabilities. Azure’s cloud-based software platform provides a comprehensive suite of features for building intelligent applications, backed by robust security and governance mechanisms that ensure the integrity of data and services.
A greater container administration expertise
We must deliver the safest, most reliable, and efficient container management solutions to our customers. Within the past 12 months, we have successfully rolled out innovative features to bring this experience to life.
- By streamlining AKS cluster setup and management, (preview) empowers developers, DevOps teams, and platform engineers with effortless access to the most straightforward managed Kubernetes expertise.
- Can implement best practices and policies on Kubernetes clusters—ensuring enhanced security and reliability.
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A preview feature simplifies running open-source massive language models (LLMs) on Kubernetes, streamlining resource utilization and automating configuration for seamless deployment.
- (previews) offer rapid access to secure, isolated environments, ideal for testing code or situations demanding robust separation from other workload demands.
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Constructing options with our clients
Our relentless pursuit of innovation is dedicated to serving our clients. We’re delighted to witness our clients leveraging their expertise to craft innovative solutions that drive transformative growth for their organizations. Here are only a few current examples.
- With the successful implementation of AKS, the organization has achieved an impressive 99.99% availability, accompanied by a significant increase in deployments and releases, scaling up from approximately 9 within a 12-month period to a remarkable 3,300 annually.
- With the adoption of AKS and Azure-managed databases, the company has successfully harnessed the power of AI to elevate its innovation capabilities while concurrently streamlining improvement times.
- With its seamless migration to Windows containers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the organization has successfully unlocked significant benefits, including more frequent product updates and heightened operational efficiency.
- By offering a proprietary cloud platform that leverages the capabilities of Azure, the company empowers its customers to boost their developers’ productivity through seamless integration with Azure Container Apps.
Innovate with Microsoft
As esteemed members of the Chief network. As we strive to elevate our organizations and continue empowering clients to drive innovation through the power of Azure.
Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Container Administration (September 9, 2024).
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