Amazon EKS introduces new controls to configure end of standard support behavior and automatic upgrades for Kubernetes versions on clusters, allowing cluster administrators to balance upgrades against business requirements.

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<p>The article summarizes new controls introduced by Amazon EKS for managing Kubernetes version support policies. These controls allow cluster administrators to configure the end-of-standard-support behavior for EKS clusters.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>The ability to set the version policy through the EKS Console and CLI</li>
<li>Controlling whether clusters enter extended support or auto-upgrade at the end of standard support</li>
<li>Flexibility to balance version upgrades with business requirements and applications per cluster</li>
<li>Availability of these controls in all AWS regions</li>
<li>Reference to EKS documentation for more details</li>
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Amazon EKS introduces new controls for Kubernetes version support policy

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