Managed services are a type of outsourcing administration in the context of the cloud, where a

third-party provider takes over the responsibility of managing and operating cloud services on behalf

of the customer. Managed services can include various functions such as maintenance, monitoring,

security, backup, recovery, and support. Managed services can help customers to reduce costs,

improve performance, enhance security, and focus on their core business. Managed services are

different from other types of support, such as audit, community, or premium support, which do not

involve the transfer of control or ownership of cloud services to a third-party provider. Reference:

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification Exam Objectives1, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Study Guide,

Chapter 2: Business Principles of Cloud Environments2, Outsourcing Cloud Administration