Reading Time: 4 minutes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) introduces Deployment Safeguards, a feature designed to enforce Kubernetes best practices through Azure Policy controls. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to set up and leverage Deployment Safeguards for more secure and compliant Kubernetes deployments. Understanding Deployment Safeguards Deployment Safeguards are designed to enforce […] The post Implementing Deployment Safeguards in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes In an era where security is paramount, the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of Trusted Launch in its preview phase. This cool new feature is all about giving your AKS nodes – which are basically the backbone of your AKS clusters – […] The post Elevate Your AKS Security with Trusted Launch (Preview) appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Hey there Azure enthusiasts! I’ve got some cool news to share from the AKS front. If you’ve been looking for more flexibility with network policies in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), your prayers have been answered although it is currently still in preview. Let’s dive right in and see what this […] The post First Look: Changing or Disabling Your Network Policy Provider on AKS appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing and Kubernetes management, Microsoft’s Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) continuously introduces features to bolster security and ease of management. A significant new feature now in preview is the ability to control SSH access to AKS cluster nodes, providing administrators with enhanced security capabilities. This […] The post Introducing Enhanced Security in Azure Kubernetes Service: Disabling SSH Access on Cluster Nodes appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes In today’s cloud-centric world, having a clear insight into your applications and infrastructure is more crucial than ever. Tools like Grafana and Azure Monitor stand at the forefront of monitoring and visualization, offering unparalleled visibility into your systems. I have been working on a new Bicep module that streamlines the […] The post Streamlining Observability: Integrating AKS and Managed Prometheus with an Existing Grafana Workspace appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Recently I have been working on a new Bicep module that significantly simplifies deploying Helm charts onto Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This module harnesses the power of the AKS run command. I used the aks-run-command module from the bicep public repository as a starting point. So, credit goes to them […] The post Introducing the “Helm Install Command” Bicep Module: Streamlining AKS bootstrapping appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes After finally finding the time to delve into Azure Kubernetes Service’s (AKS) latest public preview feature, Node Autoprovision (NAP), I’m excited to share my insights with you. This feature, drawing from the open-source AWS tool Karpenter, promises to significantly streamline and optimize node management in AKS. Understanding Node Autoprovision in […] The post Exploring Azure Kubernetes Service’s Node Autoprovision: A Deep Dive into the Latest Public Preview Feature appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hello there, Azure enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a game-changing feature in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) that’s currently in preview: the Fully Managed Resource Group, also known as AKS Node Resource Group Lockdown Mode. If you’ve been following the AKS scene, you know how critical it is to manage your […] The post Fully Managed Resource Group: AKS Node Resource Group Lockdown Mode appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the dynamic world of cloud computing and Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has introduced an exciting public preview feature: Dual-Stack Networking in Azure CNI Overlay. This feature allows both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to coexist in the same cluster, enhancing connectivity and preparing your infrastructure for the future. Let’s […] The post Dual-Stack Networking in Azure CNI Overlay for AKS: Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 5 minutes Hello, cloud enthusiasts! Today, I’m super excited to share some hot news straight from KubeCon North America 2023 and Microsoft Ignite 2023 – a fresh feature in Azure Container Registry (ACR) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) called Artifact Streaming. If you’re all about optimizing your container setup and speeding up […] The post First Look: Artifact Streaming in preview for ACR and AKS appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more