What is a centralized way to manage all Windows Containers regardless of their location?

The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) offers a centralized management platform for orchestrating and managing Windows containers across various environments. By using AKS, users can automate the deployment, scaling, and operation of application containers across clusters of hosts. This service simplifies both infrastructure management and application deployment by providing a powerful framework that abstracts the complexity of container orchestration.

AKS supports containerized applications by enabling users to define and manage their containerized workloads declaratively. It integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing users to leverage additional features like Azure Monitor for health monitoring and logging, as well as Azure Active Directory for access management.

In contrast, Azure DevOps focuses on the complete development lifecycle, encompassing planning, development, testing, and deployment but does not specifically target the orchestration of containers. Azure Functions allows users to run small pieces of code without managing infrastructure as a service but is not designed for managing containers in a centralized way. Azure Container Instances provides a method for running containers quickly without the need for orchestration, but it lacks the comprehensive management features found in AKS.