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 # Using a Bottlerocket AMI with Amazon ECS
 
-> The [ECS variant](./aws-ecs.md) of Bottlerocket is currently in a developer preview phase and we're looking for your
+> The [ECS variant](variants/README.md#aws-ecs-1-amazon-ecs-container-instance) of Bottlerocket is currently in a developer preview phase and we're looking for your
 > [feedback](https://github.com/bottlerocket-os/bottlerocket#contact-us).
 > We'd love for you to try it out!
 
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 ### Update methods
 
-There are several ways of updating your Bottlerocket hosts:
+There are several ways of updating your Bottlerocket hosts.
+
+For EKS variants of Bottlerocket, we recommend using the [Bottlerocket update operator](https://github.com/bottlerocket-os/bottlerocket-update-operator) for automated updates.
+You can also use one of the methods below for direct control of updates.
+
+For the ECS preview variant of Bottlerocket, we recommend updating hosts using one of the methods below, until further automation is ready.
 
 #### Update API