What does Amazon EKS simplify?

Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) specifically simplifies the deployment and management of containerized applications that use Kubernetes. It automates tasks such as provisioning and managing the control plane and handling tasks like scaling and patching, allowing developers to focus more on building and deploying applications rather than managing the underlying infrastructure.

Kubernetes is a powerful orchestration tool for managing containerized applications, and by using EKS, users can benefit from AWS's managed service capabilities, including integrated security services, monitoring, and automated updates. This managed approach helps users leverage Kubernetes without needing to install and operate their own clusters, which can be complex and resource-intensive.

In contrast, the other options focus on different aspects of application deployment and management. While web applications and serverless functions are important, they do not directly pertain to the specific capabilities of Kubernetes or the EKS service. Additionally, container orchestration with traditional VMs does not align with the containerized focus of EKS, which is specifically designed for managing containers rather than virtual machines.