What is ECS Fargate and how does it work with Kubernetes?

What is ECS Fargate and how does it work with Kubernetes?

ECS Fargate is a serverless compute engine for containers that works with Amazon ECS. It allows you to run containers without managing servers. When integrated with Kubernetes, it enables you to deploy and manage containerized applications seamlessly.

What are the benefits of using Fargate with Kubernetes?

Using Fargate with Kubernetes provides benefits like reduced operational overhead, automatic scaling, and improved resource utilization since you don't have to provision or manage the underlying infrastructure.

Can I use Fargate for both stateless and stateful applications?

Yes, Fargate can be used for both stateless and stateful applications. However, for stateful applications, you may need to consider additional services like Amazon EFS for persistent storage.

How does billing work with ECS Fargate?

Billing for ECS Fargate is based on the requested vCPU and memory resources for your containers. You pay for the resources you use while your containers are running.