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title: Managed Kubernetes Explained
description: What managed Kubernetes means and how Noplane approaches it.
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Managed Kubernetes removes the undifferentiated work of running control planes,
upgrades, and security baselines. Noplane extends that idea with repeatable
cluster shapes and a clear contract between platform operators and application
teams.

With Noplane, managed means:

- API servers are standardized and governed.
- Networking and security models are consistent across clusters.
- Operational tasks are automated, auditable, and repeatable.

Noplane also emphasizes API gateway patterns for exposing services instead of
traditional ingress controllers.