Article08/08/2024In this articleThis article describes technical support policies and limitations for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). It also details agent node management, managed control plane components, third-party open-source components, and security or patch management.Service updates and releasesFor release information, see AKS release notes.For information on preview features, see the AKS roadmap.Managed features in AKSBase infrastructure as a service (IaaS) cloud components, such as compute or networking components, allow you access to low-level controls and customization options. By contrast, AKS provides a turnkey Kubernetes deployment that gives you a common set of configurations and capabilities you need for your cluster. As an AKS user, you have limited customization and deployment options. In exchange, you don't need to worry about or manage Kubernetes clusters directly.With AKS, you get a fully managed control plane. The control plane contains all of the components and...