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…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has rolled out a new feature in preview: the AKS Security Dashboard. This dashboard centralizes security insights, making it easier for cluster administrators and resource owners to identify and address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations directly from the Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver time, I’ve been asked by customers and people online about the different pricing tiers in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). It’s a great question because understanding the right tier for your needs can save money and ensure your applications run Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAlright, I’ll admit it, I’m a bit biased towards Azure AKS. It’s hard not to be, given the depth of automation and integration it offers. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a solid effort from AWS, and EKS Auto Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has just released a new preview feature called Optimize for undrainable node behavior, designed to make the upgrade process smoother. This feature lets you control how upgrades handle nodes that can’t be drained, reducing disruptions and Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs someone who works with numerous customers and frequently builds landing zones using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I often find myself spinning up and tearing down Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters in quick succession. These clusters often only stay up Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs cloud computing continues to evolve, terms like serverless and just-in-time (JIT) compute are becoming part of the daily conversation for developers and DevOps teams. Both approaches aim to make resource allocation more efficient and cost-effective, but are they the Read more…