Reading Time: 5 minutesRecently, I was tasked with implementing distributed tracing for a microservices platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The requirements were clear: use Grafana Tempo for trace storage, Azure Blob Storage as the backend for cost-effectiveness, and ensure all connectivity Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have been following me for a while, you will know I am a big fan of Private AKS clusters. Keeping your API server off the public internet is one of the easiest wins for improving cluster security. The Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you have been following my blog for a while you will know I like to keep up to date with all things AKS. Over the years I have built up a routine of checking the docs, scanning the release Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIntro I recently ran into capacity issues in Azure and saw firsthand how AKS VMSS node pools behave when you use deallocated nodes to speed up start-times. I’ll walk through the three node-pool zone models documented by Microsoft, then share Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesRecently, while catching up on the latest AKS release notes, I spotted a brand-new preview feature that promises to trim unnecessary CPU and memory usage from system add-ons: cost optimised add-on scaling.In a nutshell, Microsoft has wired the managed Vertical Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently while testing out the latest version of the aks-preview Azure CLI extension, I stumbled across a new preview feature: Managed Namespaces in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). At the time of writing, this feature hasn’t been officially documented by Microsoft, Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re running an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster, you know how critical it is to monitor your node pools, especially when they hit their maximum node count and can’t scale further. Recently, I faced the challenge of building an Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesOver the past several years, I’ve immersed myself in Kubernetes, navigating its complexities and integrating it into various projects. This extensive experience highlighted certain challenges, particularly for those of us with a strong PowerShell background. Recognizing these pain points led Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesHelm is a powerful tool for managing Kubernetes resources, simplifying the deployment and configuration of complex applications. When deploying or updating a Helm chart, commands like helm install and helm upgrade –install allow you to install or upgrade releases effortlessly. Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen managing workloads in Kubernetes, keeping your applications running smoothly during planned disruptions can be challenging. That’s where Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs) come in. They define policies for managing pod evictions gracefully, ensuring your services stay available without unnecessary downtime. Read more