DevOps & CloudBeginner
Managed Service
PronunciationMAN-ijd SUR-vis
Definition
A managed service is an IT offering where a third-party provider manages, maintains, and supports a specific infrastructure or software component for a client. This allows the client to focus on their application code rather than server patching or hardware maintenance.
Where you hear it
In cloud architecture discussions, vendor selection meetings, and infrastructure planning.
Examples
We decided to use a managed service for our database to avoid manual backups and patching.
Using a managed service reduces the operational burden on our small engineering team.
Common mistake
Thinking that using a managed service removes the need for any configuration or monitoring; you still need to manage your application settings and resource scaling policies.