A Docker container image is a lightweight, standalone, executable package of software that includes everything needed to run an application: code, runtime, system tools, system libraries and settings.
A Kubernetes Service is an abstraction layer which defines a logical set of Pods and enables external traffic exposure, load balancing and service discovery for those Pods.
Simplicity
Deploy and configure production-ready Kubernetes clusters in minutes, as opposed to days or weeks.
Complete Solution
Easily integrate Kubernetes storage, monitoring, logging, and alerting for a full cloud-native stack supported by a single vendor.
No Vendor Lock-in
Deliver a native Kubernetes user experience with open APIs.
Fast-track your way to production-ready cloud native infrastructure. Dramatically simplify provisioning, operations, and lifecycle management.