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ms.service: azure-kubernetes-service
ms.topic: include
ms.date: 09/26/2025
author: davidsmatlak
ms.author: davidsmatlak
# Customer intent: "As a cloud architect, I want to understand the support and maintenance implications of using open-source software on Azure Kubernetes Service, so that I can make informed decisions about deployment and establish a sound support strategy."
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Open-source software is mentioned throughout AKS documentation and samples. Software that you deploy is excluded from AKS service-level agreements, limited warranty, and Azure support. As you use open-source technology alongside AKS, consult the support options available from the respective communities and project maintainers to develop a plan.
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> Microsoft takes responsibility for building the open-source packages that we deploy on AKS. That responsibility includes having complete ownership of the build, scan, sign, validate, and hotfix process, along with control over the binaries in container images. For more information, see [Vulnerability management for AKS](../concepts-vulnerability-management.md#aks-container-images) and [AKS support coverage](../support-policies.md#aks-support-coverage).
