If you manage the infrastructure for a small or medium-sized company, you understand that having a scalable, secure, and flexible infrastructure is crucial for the success of your business.

Kubernetes is a popular open-source container orchestration platform, that is already **used by [61%](https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233945/kubernetes-adoption-level-organization/) of software organizations** globally.

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However, managing [Kubernetes](https://hackernoon.com/kubernetes-vs-docker-differences-explained) can be a complex task, requiring specific expertise and a learning curve, especially at a time when your development team should be focused on making the best application possible.

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At such a critical junction of your business, a complex infrastructure setup can be extremely draining. The most common complaint we've heard is that there are just **too many things that can go wrong**. Whether it is network routing, security controls or just trying to get your team up to speed on the [YAML](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAML) manifests.

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That's where managed Kubernetes services come in, offering a solution that can benefit companies of all sizes.

### Simplified management

A managed Kubernetes service provides you with a simplified approach to Kubernetes management & day-2 operations. It can help you **avoid the complexities of maintaining and updating the infrastructure**, allow configuration of access controls and also provide integration with other managed services like databases.

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Most managed services provide all key benefits of the Kubernetes API like autoscaling, auto-healing, and replication. This way, you can spend more time building your application, and less time managing your infrastructure.

### Security

Kubernetes can be challenging to secure, requiring extensive knowledge of container security and network security. Managed Kubernetes services offer security features such as:

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* network isolation
* identity and access management
* vulnerability scanning
* multi-region support.

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These features ensure that your infrastructure and data are protected and that you comply with industry standards and regulations.

### Cost savings

While hyper scalers like [Amazon](https://hackernoon.com/company/amazon) and [Google](https://hackernoon.com/company/google) offer Kubernetes services, they can become expensive as soon as the company is out of its free credit program.

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Managed Kubernetes services offer cost-effective options that are tailored to small and medium-sized companies' needs, (for example, Symbiosis can save you up to 82% compared to AWS).

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Managed services providers offer solutions that fit within the company's budget while ensuring a high level of security and scalability.

### Summary

A managed Kubernetes service offers small and medium-sized companies the **scalability, security, and flexibility** they need to grow their businesses.

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It can help you save costs, simplify management, and scale efficiently without compromising on security.

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If you're working for a fast-growing company, consider the benefits of using a managed Kubernetes service for your infrastructure.

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Also published [here.](https://symbiosis.host/blog/sme-k8s) 

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