A cloud computing model that provides container-based virtualization and orchestration as a managed service. It enables developers and IT teams to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications without building or maintaining the underlying infrastructure.
CaaS platforms typically include essential features such as container orchestration (often through Kubernetes), load balancing, networking, and automated scaling. By managing containers rather than virtual machines, CaaS offers more efficient resource utilization and faster application deployment.
Common CaaS providers include Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Docker Hub. These services enable organizations to adopt microservice architectures, streamline DevOps workflows, and achieve consistent application performance across cloud and on-premises environments.
In essence, CaaS bridges the gap between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS)—giving developers complete control over containerized workloads while outsourcing operational complexity.
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