Container Service for Kubernetes:Overview

This page is for developers and platform administrators who want to get started with ACK.

With ACK, you can:

• Deploy and expose containerized applications using the ACK console or kubectl

• Integrate with Alibaba Cloud services such as Resource Orchestration Service (ROS), Terraform, and Alibaba Cloud CLI

How ACK works

The following diagram shows the typical ACK workflow.

Get started

Choose a path based on what you want to do:

Path	Best for
Quick start for first-time users	Activate ACK and grant permissions in the ACK console—no hands-on deployment required. Start here if you're new to ACK.
Deploy a magic cube game in an ACK cluster	End-to-end tutorial covering cluster creation, application deployment, service exposure, and testing. Available via the ACK console or the ROS console.
Getting started with ACK using kubectl	Command-line alternative for users who prefer kubectl over the console. Covers cluster creation and deployment, exposure, and testing of a magic cube game.

References

To build on ACK using code or automation tools, see:

• Use the Kubernetes API

• Introduction to the new ACK SDK

• ARC usage notes

• Terraform overview