Training: Deploy containers by using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Master Azure Kubernetes Service for reliable deployments

Managing large-scale cloud applications has become a major challenge for all organizations. With Azure Kubernetes Service, you have a complete solution to orchestrate, secure, and deploy your containers efficiently. This fully managed service helps reduce infrastructure costs while accelerating development cycles.

This training program offers a progressive approach to understand and leverage the full potential of Azure Kubernetes Service. Through practical scenarios, you will learn how to create a cluster, configure resources, and secure your entire environment.

Understand the architecture of an Azure Kubernetes cluster

Before deploying applications, it is essential to understand the internal architecture of a cluster. You will explore key components such as control plane nodes, node pools, and pods. Mastering these elements is crucial to efficiently size your infrastructure and ensure availability.

By learning how to plan IP addresses, configure networking, and integrate identity solutions like Microsoft Entra ID, you strengthen the security and performance of your clusters. These steps are essential for optimal governance of cloud resources.

Leverage Azure Container Registry to simplify your deployments

Managing container images is a crucial part of Kubernetes projects. With Azure Container Registry, you benefit from a private service to securely store, manage, and distribute your images. You will learn how to push your images, configure access, and integrate the registry directly with your Kubernetes clusters.

This part of the training also helps you understand the importance of a secure network for image transfers and how to avoid common registry configuration mistakes.

Apply policies and secure your clusters

Securing Kubernetes resources is a top priority for all IT teams. Thanks to Azure Policy, you will learn to automatically apply policies to your clusters and applications. This ensures compliance with internal security standards and cloud best practices.

The course also teaches you how to implement host-based encryption and create custom namespaces to better segment and protect your resources.

Deploy and scale your applications efficiently

Deploying an application on Azure Kubernetes Service goes beyond initial setup. You will also explore how to configure storage, optimize performance, and ensure automatic scaling based on demand. With tools like the cluster autoscaler, you can guarantee high availability while optimizing resource consumption.

You will also experience integration with Azure Container Instances, an ideal solution for handling traffic spikes without overprovisioning your main cluster.

Validate your skills with a practical project

The training concludes with a guided project that allows you to implement all the skills you have learned. You will provision a container registry, deploy your own images, and validate the complete deployment of an application on an Azure Kubernetes Service cluster. This project is designed to prepare you for real-world challenges you will face in a professional environment.

FAQ

What is Azure Kubernetes Service?

Azure Kubernetes Service is a managed platform offered by Microsoft Azure to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications easily.

Do I need to be a Kubernetes expert to take this course?

No, a basic understanding of cloud, networking, and security concepts is enough to start and progress effectively.

Can Azure Kubernetes Service deploy all types of applications?

Yes, you can deploy web applications, backend services, databases, and complex enterprise applications.

What are the benefits of automatic scaling with Azure Kubernetes Service?

Automatic scaling adapts resources to demand, helping to reduce costs while ensuring optimal performance.

Is the final project mandatory to complete the training?

Yes, the final project allows you to apply your skills practically and prepare for the official evaluation.