Google Cloud → AWS and Azure
AWS and Azure equivalents of GKE release channels (incl. Extended channel)
The closest AWS equivalent of Google Cloud GKE release channels (incl. Extended channel) is Amazon EKS Kubernetes version support (standard & extended); on Azure, AKS Kubernetes version support & Long Term Support (LTS).
About GKE release channels (incl. Extended channel)
| Provider | Google Cloud |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels control upgrade cadence. Extended keeps a minor version for up to 24 months for an extra per-cluster fee. |
| Documentation | docs.cloud.google.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS | Match (GCP vs AWS) | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes version support windows | Amazon EKS Kubernetes version support (standard & extended) | Direct match | AKS Kubernetes version support & Long Term Support (LTS) |
Kubernetes version support windows Direct match
EKS standard and extended version support maps to GKE release channels. The Extended channel keeps a minor version for up to 24 months: 14 months of standard support plus about 10 months of extended support.
- GKE upgrades clusters automatically within a channel; EKS waits for you to upgrade until end of support.
- Like EKS extended support, the Extended channel costs an additional per-cluster fee during the extended period.