Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Fundamentals

Course overview

Introduction to AKS and its Applications Overview of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Introduction to AKS as a managed Kubernetes service for deploying, scaling, and managing container workloads. Architecture of AKS: Understanding the AKS architecture, including the control plane, nodes, and Azure-specific extensions. Use Cases of AKS: Utilizing AKS for deploying modern, containerized applications in scalable and highly available environments. Azure Ecosystem and AKS: Integration of AKS with other Azure services such as Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center. Comparison of AKS with Similar Systems AKS vs. Amazon EKS: Comparison of features and integrations between Azure Kubernetes Service and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service. AKS vs. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): Analysis of usability, costs, and multi-cloud strategies. AKS vs. On-Prem Kubernetes: Advantages of AKS over self-managed Kubernetes implementations. Use Cases for Each System: Discussion of typical use cases when and why AKS or alternatives like EKS or GKE are preferred. Basics of Using AKS Creating an AKS Cluster: Introduction to the steps for setting up an AKS cluster via the Azure portal and Azure CLI. Container Deployment: Deploying containerized applications using YAML manifests and Helm charts. Storage and Networking: Configuration of Persistent Volumes, Persistent Volume Claims, and network resources in AKS. Monitoring and Logging: Utilizing Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for monitoring and troubleshooting AKS clusters. Practical Exercise 1: Deploying an Application in an AKS Cluster Objective of the Exercise: Participants will create an AKS cluster, deploy a containerized application, and configure network resources. Project Description: Deploying a sample application (e.g., Node.js or Python) with Load Balancer and Persistent Storage. Tools: Azure CLI, Azure Portal, Kubernetes YAML manifest. Outcomes: Participants will implement a fully functional containerized application with storage and networking. Advanced Topics in AKS Auto-Scaling and Load Balancing: Configuration of Horizontal Pod Auto-Scaling (HPA) and load balancers for scalability. RBAC and Security Policies: Introduction to Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration, and Kubernetes network policies. CI/CD with Azure DevOps: Building a CI/CD pipeline to automate application deployment in AKS. Integration of Monitoring and Logging Tools: Utilizing Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor for cluster monitoring. Automation and Optimization with AKS Automation with Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM): Using Terraform and ARM templates for automated deployment and management of AKS clusters. Troubleshooting and Debugging: Tools and techniques for diagnosing and resolving issues in Kubernetes clusters. Cost Management and Optimization: Strategies for optimizing resource and cost efficiency in AKS. Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Integration: Opportunities for utilizing AKS in…

Upcoming dates

• 2026-10-18T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-10-20T22:00:00.000Z · Köln · Seminar
• 2026-10-18T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-10-20T22:00:00.000Z · Online-Seminar
• 2027-01-10T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-01-12T23:00:00.000Z · Köln · Seminar
• 2027-01-10T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-01-12T23:00:00.000Z · Online-Seminar