UpCloud Managed Kubernetes (UKS)
UpCloudContainersCNCF-conformant managed Kubernetes with automated control-plane updates, managed worker node pools, and integration with UpCloud private networking
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Clusters
Managed K8s control planes; pay only for worker nodes
Node Pools
Independently-scalable worker node groups per workload
Compliance & Certifications
This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.
Where this runs
Commercial regions (15)
Europe (10)
- Copenhagen
- Helsinki
- Helsinki
- Frankfurt
- Amsterdam
- Stavanger
- Warsaw
- Madrid
- Stockholm
- London
North America (3)
- Chicago
- New York
- San Jose
Asia (1)
- Singapore
Oceania (1)
- Sydney
Tags
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