Amazon EKS introduces programmatic access to Kubernetes version availability
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Amazon EKS now offers programmatic access to Kubernetes version availability, enabling users to easily discover and manage Kubernetes versions.
- Allows programmatic retrieval of Kubernetes version metadata
- Provides details on version support status and dates
- Kubernetes receives three minor version releases annually
- EKS offers 14 months of standard support per version
- Extended support period is 12 months after standard support ends
- Total version support duration is 26 months
- Feature is available in all commercial AWS and GovCloud regions
This enhancement simplifies version management and helps users stay informed about Kubernetes version support lifecycle.
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