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Azure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2025-10-26 to 2025-11-02)
The most meaningful Azure Kubernetes Service, Container Registry, Application Gateway for Containers, and Fleet Manager documentation changes from the last 7 days. Summaries are AI-filtered to skip trivial edits.
📊 Updates this week: ACR (3), AGC (11), AKS (165), Fleet (20)
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn about node auto-provisioning in AKS, including how it works, prerequisites, upgrade behavior, limitations, and resources to get started.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes a new section detailing how users can find out which node images were used in an update run, even if the run hasn’t started. Users can utilize the Azure CLI command `az fleet updaterun show` to retrieve the selected node images, and they can also access this information through the `View JSON` option in the Update Run Overview page in the Azure Portal.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · ACR · updated: 2025-10-30 05:06The documentation has been updated to remove the "preview" label from the section on Microsoft Entra attribute-based access control (ABAC) for repository permissions. This change indicates that the ABAC feature is now generally available, allowing users to implement repository permissions without the limitations associated with preview features.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for configuring the NGINX ingress controller with the application routing add-on for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the steps and options available. Users can now find detailed instructions on how to enable application routing on a new cluster and update the default ingress controller configuration on an existing cluster using the `az aks create` and `…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes the option for users to configure Container Network Observability (ACNS) on the **Monitoring** tab while creating an AKS Automatic cluster. Additionally, a new **Advanced** tab has been introduced, allowing users to update networking, managed identity, security, and managed namespaces settings during the cluster creation process. Users are also advised to pre-registe…
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for configuring `AKSNodeClass` resources in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify how to customize settings for node auto-provisioning (NAP). Users can now better understand how to define parameters such as the virtual machine image, OS disk size, maximum pods per node, and kubelet configurations, enhancing their ability to optimize node provisioning for work…
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Networking · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that using the Kubernetes Gateway API for egress traffic management with the Istio add-on is only supported for the manual deployment model. Additionally, a new section has been added to guide users on configuring ingress for the Istio service mesh add-on with the Kubernetes Gateway API.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now specifies that users should use the command `cert-manager oci://quay.io/jetstack/charts/cert-manager` with version `v1.19.1` instead of the previous `jetstack/cert-manager` version `v1.17.1`. Additionally, the instructions for creating an HTTPRoute have been clarified to emphasize replacing `contoso.com` with the actual domain name for certificate issuance.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now reflects that the AI toolchain operator add-on supports KAITO version 0.6.0, allowing users to select models from the updated KAITO model repository. Additionally, users can now configure and test tool calling with KAITO inference and integrate an MCP server with the AI toolchain operator add-on on AKS, enhancing their capabilities in managing AI pipelines.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes an updated section that clearly outlines the supported capabilities of Fleet Manager with and without a hub cluster, enhancing user understanding of multi-cluster managed namespaces. Additionally, terminology has been refined for clarity, and broken links have been fixed, improving the overall usability of the content. Users can now better grasp the benefits of using…
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation has been updated to clarify that users can manage multiple Kubernetes clusters as a single entity using a fleet resource, rather than just Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Additionally, it now specifies that users can join various supported Kubernetes clusters as members of a fleet and emphasizes the importance of understanding the capabilities that vary by member cluster…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager has been updated to clarify that users can now join both AKS clusters and Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters (in preview) across various regions and subscriptions, including on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Additionally, users can utilize Fleet Manager managed namespaces to enforce resource quotas, network policies, and role-based access a…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now clarifies that the `default` configuration for AKS releases includes control plane components and system add-ons upgrades, allowing users to better manage their upgrade schedules. Additionally, it emphasizes that all three configuration types—`default`, `aksManagedAutoUpgradeSchedule`, and `aksManagedNodeOSUpgradeSchedule`—can coexist, providing users with more flexibility in…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now emphasizes that the Azure App Configuration AKS extension is installed in the `azappconfig-system` namespace by default. Users are advised to exclude this namespace from Azure Policy assignments that validate or mutate pod specifications to ensure the extension functions correctly, as failing to do so may lead to validation issues or non-compliance of the extension pods. Addi…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for creating node pools in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that users can now create multiple node pools with separate commands for create, update, and delete operations using the `az aks nodepool` command set. Additionally, it is emphasized that starting November 30, 2025, AKS will no longer support Azure Linux 2.0, requiring users to migrate to a supp…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for enabling Microsoft Entra ID authentication on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to reflect the new AKS-managed integration process, which simplifies the setup by eliminating the need for users to create client and server apps. Users can now manage their AKS clusters more efficiently with kubelogin, and the requirements for installation have been clarified, inclu…
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Operations · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation now emphasizes that users must create a new node pool to upgrade the OS version for their Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Windows workloads, as different Windows Server versions cannot coexist in the same node pool. Additionally, it highlights that Windows Server 2025 is supported starting in Kubernetes version 1.32, and users are advised to migrate workloads to newer supported ve…
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Operations · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now reflects updated commands for accessing data in Azure Disk CSI on Windows. Users should use `kubectl exec -it statefulset-azuredisk-win-0 — powershell -c "type c:/mnt/azuredisk/data.txt"` instead of the previous commands, which were based on a different pod name and syntax. This change enhances clarity and ensures users are executing the correct commands for their environmen…
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Networking · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation has been updated to reflect new versions of Docker images for Azure Container Registry (ACR) imports. Users can now import the latest versions of Apache Airflow, PostgreSQL, StatsD Exporter, and Git Sync, including airflow-pgbouncer-2025.03.05-1.23.1 and airflow:3.0.2, among others, enhancing their infrastructure setup with the most recent features and improvements.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation has been updated to reflect the upgrade of Apache Airflow from version 2.9.3 to 3.0.2, including changes to the Helm chart details. Users can now utilize the new image tags for PostgreSQL and other components, such as upgrading to airflow-pgbouncer-2025.03.05-1.23.1 and airflow-pgbouncer-exporter-2025.03.05-0.18.0. Additionally, the API version for external secrets has been updat…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes a new section on using ephemeral NVMe data disks for maximum performance, highlighting their benefits for workloads requiring high storage throughput and IOPS. Users are advised to consider these disks for scenarios like AI training, high-performance databases, and batch analytics, while also being cautioned about the temporary nature of the data stored on them. Addi…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now specifies that the Secrets Store CSI Driver on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) uses Azure role-based access control (Azure RBAC) instead of just RBAC, clarifying the security model for accessing Azure Key Vault. Additionally, it emphasizes that Microsoft Entra Workload ID supports both Windows and Linux clusters, enhancing user understanding of compatibility. Users are also gu…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes detailed descriptions of various Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager RBAC roles, such as the Hub Cluster User Role, RBAC Reader, Writer, Admin, and Cluster Admin for Member Clusters. Users can now understand the specific permissions associated with each role, including read-only access, write capabilities, and full administrative rights, allowing for more precise role ass…
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for the intelligent resource placement capability in Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager has been updated to clarify that application developers can deploy Kubernetes resources into multiple clusters located in both cloud and on-premises environments. Additionally, the instructions now specify that users should join their supported Kubernetes clusters as members, rather than just Azur…
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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Operations · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now clarifies that clusters being joined to the fleet for the first time after an upgrade do not require reconciliation using the `az fleet member reconcile` command. Additionally, it emphasizes that deleting the resource group will not remove AKS clusters if they are located in a different resource group. These changes improve user understanding of the upgrade process and resour…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now specifies that enabling the Azure Policy add-on for AKS requires registering the `Microsoft.PolicyInsights` resource provider in your subscription. This addition clarifies an important step for users to successfully implement Azure Policy in their AKS clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that users can effectively run workloads concurrently on both Spot and On-demand node pools by utilizing priority expanders, which allows for scaling based on assigned priorities. Additionally, a new configuration example for setting up a ConfigMap for priority expanders has been included, providing users with a practical reference for implementation. The section on…
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Operations · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 22:08The documentation for monitoring GPU metrics in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to remove the "preview" designation, indicating that the feature is now generally available. Users can now monitor GPU metrics collected by the NVIDIA Data Center GPU Manager (DCGM) exporter using Azure Managed Prometheus and Azure Managed Grafana, with detailed instructions on installing the NVIDIA DCG…
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) node autoprovisioning has been updated to reflect that private clusters are now supported with NAP-enabled clusters, which were previously listed as unsupported. Additionally, users can now enable node autoprovisioning on existing clusters using the `az aks update` command with the `–node-provisioning-mode` parameter set to `Auto`. This allows…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes an important notice that the Confidential Containers preview will sunset in March 2026, after which users will experience reduced functionality and will not be able to create new nodes with the `KataCcIsolation` runtime. Users are provided with alternative options for transitioning away from Confidential Containers, including Confidential VMs on AKS, Application encl…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now emphasizes that users will learn how to configure and deploy a MongoDB cluster on AKS, enhancing clarity in the article’s purpose. Additionally, the instruction for generating a random password has been streamlined by removing the phrase "the below," making it more concise.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now emphasizes the recommendation for a minimum OS disk size of 512G when ephemeral OS disks cannot be used, highlighting its impact on cluster performance and cost. Additionally, it strongly advises users to utilize Ephemeral OS disks whenever possible for improved read/write latency and faster scaling. New content has also been added regarding Ephemeral NVMe data disks, detaili…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now specifies that LocalDNS is supported on node pools running Azure Linux or Ubuntu 22.04 or newer, enhancing clarity for users regarding compatibility. Additionally, a new section on monitoring LocalDNS has been added, which includes details on Prometheus metrics exposure and provides an example YAML configuration for scraping these metrics, allowing users to set up monitoring…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now specifies that Fleet Manager clusters with a hub cluster support both public and private modes for network access, clarifying the terminology to "Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager." This change enhances user understanding of the network access options available for managing their clusters. Users can refer to the updated section for more detailed information on choosing the appro…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes a new section on WireGuard Encryption (preview), which allows users to secure workload traffic by ensuring that all communication between Cilium-managed endpoints across different nodes in an AKS cluster is encrypted by default. Additionally, the Container Network Performance section has been enhanced to highlight the use of eBPF Host Routing for optimizing throughpu…
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now specifies that Fleet Manager clusters with a hub cluster support both public and private modes for network access, clarifying the terminology to "Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager." This change enhances user understanding of the network access options available for managing their clusters. For further details, users are directed to the updated section on choosing an Azure Kubern…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now includes a new "Next Steps" section that guides users on how to configure ingress for the Istio service mesh add-on using the Kubernetes Gateway API. This addition provides users with clearer instructions on setting up their Istio environment effectively.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation has been updated to clarify the process of creating a Fleet Manager resource instead of a Fleet resource, enhancing user understanding of the setup. Users can now see specific permissions required for both Fleet and member cluster resources, including detailed permissions for joining AKS and Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters. Additionally, the terminology has been refined for clari…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now reflects an updated operator version for the PostgreSQL High Availability deployment, changing from 1.23.1 to 1.27.0, which may impact users by providing new features or improvements associated with the newer version. Additionally, the section headings for validating the Prometheus PodMonitor and the options for Azure Monitor workspace and Managed Grafana have been adjusted f…
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now includes updated instructions for accessing the Kubernetes API for a private hub cluster using Azure Bastion’s native client tunneling feature. Users can securely connect to their private hub cluster without exposing endpoints, and the prerequisites section has been clarified to specify the need for a Bastion host with Standard or Premium SKU and the necessary permissions for…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for configuring monitoring and networking for a Kafka cluster on AKS using Strimzi has been updated to clarify the steps and requirements for setting up PodMonitors and listeners. Users can now better understand how to define PodMonitors for various Strimzi components and the importance of configuring the `advertisedHost` and `alternativeNames` for custom DNS names to ensure prop…
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation has been updated to reflect significant changes in the Application Gateway for Containers API specifications. The section previously titled "BackendTLSPolicy" has been renamed to "BackendLoadBalancingPolicy," and the corresponding specifications and descriptions have been revised to clarify that it represents the configuration for backend load balancing. Users can now utilize new…
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now highlights that Application Gateway for Containers supports regular expression matching for `headers`, `queryParams`, and `path` rules using Regular Expression 2 (RE2) syntax. This enhancement allows users to implement more complex routing rules based on these parameters, improving the flexibility and precision of their application routing configurations.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for deploying Kafka on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the prerequisites and configurations necessary for high availability and performance. Users are now explicitly instructed to enable the Azure Disk CSI driver by default and to create a storage class for Premium SSD v2 disks, enhancing the setup process for persistent storage. Additionally, the steps…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for deploying a Kafka cluster on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the use of the Azure Disk CSI driver for persistent volumes, emphasizing its benefits for high availability and performance. Additionally, the section on ensuring high availability now includes specific recommendations for deploying across multiple availability zones and configuring replic…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for customizing CoreDNS in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that users must now ensure names in the `data` section of their ConfigMaps end with `.server` or `.override`. Additionally, the article emphasizes that any previous customizations made using `kube-dns` must be updated for compatibility with CoreDNS, as `kube-dns` is now deprecated. Users are als…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now emphasizes that when updating the proxy configuration using the `az aks update` command, AKS automatically reimages all node pools in the cluster, which may disrupt critical pods. Users are advised to utilize Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs) to mitigate this disruption. Additionally, the steps for verifying the HTTP proxy configuration on pods and nodes have been clarified, ensu…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now includes a new section on testing and monitoring tool calling with KAITO inference, providing users with guidance on how to implement this on their clusters. Additionally, the section on AKS GPU workload deployment options has been updated to specify that it applies to both Linux and Windows nodes, enhancing clarity for users deploying workloads in these environments.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that native sidecar mode for the Istio-based service mesh add-on in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is enabled by default starting with AKS version 1.33 and Istio add-on version asm-1-27. Users can expect improved sidecar management, as the sidecar will automatically start before the main application and shut down gracefully, eliminating the need for manual workaroun…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that the application routing add-on exposes a private Service `nginx-metrics` for Prometheus metrics at the `/metrics` endpoint on port 10254. Users can validate metrics collection by setting up a port forward from a local port to this service, enhancing the ease of monitoring ingress-nginx controller metrics. Additionally, the section on configuring Azure Monitor m…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes a new section on using ephemeral NVMe data disks as high-performance cache for AI workloads running on GPU VMs in AKS. Users can leverage these disks to enhance performance by caching datasets, storing intermediate checkpoints, and providing scratch space, thereby eliminating I/O bottlenecks. Additionally, the guidance emphasizes the importance of using these disks f…
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Operations · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now clarifies that during upgrades, node draining can fail due to slow pod termination or strict Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs) blocking evictions. Users can utilize the new "force upgrade" option to bypass PDB constraints, but this may lead to service disruptions. Additionally, a new feature allows users to specify the maximum number of blocked nodes tolerated during upgrades, en…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now includes a note that AKS Automatic will enable Azure Policy on your AKS cluster, requiring users to pre-register the `Microsoft.PolicyInsights` resource provider for an improved experience. Additionally, users can refer to the new limitations section, which consolidates important deployment criteria and restrictions for AKS Automatic clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation now includes important updates for deploying Windows Server containers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Users must install the `aks-preview` extension and register the `AksWindows2025Preview` feature flag if using the `Windows2025` SKU, and they need to ensure their PowerShell Az module is version 9.2.0 or higher to specify the `OsSKU` parameter. Additionally, the documentation…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation now includes updated instructions for deploying a Windows Server container on an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster using Azure CLI. Users must install the `aks-preview` extension and register the `AksWindows2025Preview` feature flag to use the `–os-sku Windows2025`, with a minimum extension version requirement of 18.0.0b40. Additionally, the steps for creating a resource gr…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now includes a note that AKS Automatic will enable Azure Policy on your AKS cluster, requiring users to pre-register the `Microsoft.PolicyInsights` resource provider for an improved experience. Additionally, the link for creating a free Azure account has been updated to direct users to the current pricing options page. These changes enhance user guidance for setting up and managi…
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now includes updated parameters for the ALB Controller, specifically adding the `nodeSelector` and `podIdentity` fields, which allow users to specify node selection criteria and configure pod identity for the ALB Controller. Additionally, the `securityPolicyFeatureFlag` has been clarified to enable the Application Load Balancer Security Policy Resource, enhancing security options…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for deploying Kafka with Strimzi on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the deployment process and enhance readability. Users can now find improved instructions for creating and verifying the Strimzi Cluster Operator and Strimzi Drain Cleaner, including specific commands and configuration details. Additionally, the article emphasizes the separation of conce…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now clarifies that modifying the `Host` header is not supported with a `requestHeaderModifier` rule. Users are instructed to use a `URLRewrite` filter to override the `Host` value specified to the backend target, enhancing their understanding of header modification capabilities within the Gateway API.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · ACR · updated: 2025-10-30 05:06The documentation for the Azure Container Registry (ACR) tutorial has been updated to remove the "preview" label from the section on attribute-based access control (ABAC) for repository permissions. This change indicates that the ABAC feature is now generally available, allowing users to implement more stable and reliable access control for their repositories.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now specifies that users should set the `PRIMARY_CLUSTER_REGION` to "canadacentral" instead of "eastus2." Additionally, users are instructed to wait for the initial cluster operation to complete using the `az aks wait` command before adding a user node pool, which helps prevent conflicts during managed-cluster updates. The instructions have also been updated to require Azure Cont…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now clarifies that the article applies specifically to AKS clusters, which fully support log ingestion, while Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters in preview do not currently support this feature. Users can now better understand the limitations regarding log ingestion for different cluster types, ensuring they are aware that logs from Arc-enabled clusters will not be viewable during t…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now includes a new section on configuring ingress for the Istio service mesh add-on using the Kubernetes Gateway API. Users can refer to this section for updated guidance on setting up ingress, enhancing their ability to manage traffic within their Istio deployments.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for the Azure Kubernetes Service Communication Manager has been updated to clarify the setup process and enhance user understanding. Users can now follow revised steps to configure alerts for automatic upgrades, including specific queries for monitoring K8s version and Node OS upgrades. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of assigning a managed identity for access…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for using Key Management Service (KMS) etcd encryption in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that users can now rotate existing keys in both public and private key vaults. Additionally, the command examples have been enhanced for clarity, including the use of the `az aks create` and `az aks update` commands with specific parameters for enabling KMS and man…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now specifies that the `az aks mesh get-revisions` command can be used to find Istio add-on revisions compatible with both AKS standard and LTS cluster versions, enhancing clarity on compatibility options. Additionally, a reference to the Istio add-on’s compatibility support policy has been added, providing users with more detailed information on compatibility with AKS.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now clarifies that users should identify dependencies on the Application Gateway Ingress Controller that may not be available in Application Gateway for Containers before migration, emphasizing the need to prioritize workloads accordingly. Additionally, the section on configurable request timeout values has been updated to reflect that users can now utilize `RoutePolicy` and `Ing…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48This article provides a conceptual overview of the different types of member clusters supported in Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn the step-by-step process of how AKS performs rolling upgrades to minimize disruption to your running workloads.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Install Managed Kubernetes Gateway API on Azure Kubernetes Service
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48This article shows you how to configure node pools for Node Auto-Provisioning (NAP) in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including SKU selectors, limits, and weights.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Learn how to deploy an AI inference service that supports tool calling in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) by using the managed add-on for KAITO.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Install and configure Kueue on your Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster, including enabling advanced features and verifying deployment.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to create an AKS cluster with node auto-provisioning in a custom virtual network.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Learn about how AKS uses Node Problem Detector to expose issues on GPU-enabled nodes.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-28 20:32New page added.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Learn how to migrate to KMS v2 for clusters with versions older than 1.27.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Get started with eBPF Host Routing for Advanced Container Networking Services on your AKS cluster.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48This article provides a conceptual overview of multi-cluster managed namespaces using Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Learn how to view observability metrics and improve observability for AKS clusters with KMS etcd encryption.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn about node image updates for NAP in AKS, including how it works, recommended maintenance windows, and examples to get started.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now states that starting with Kubernetes version **1.34+**, new AKS clusters have the OIDC issuer **enabled by default**, eliminating the need to specify `–enable-oidc-issuer` during cluster creation. This change simplifies the setup process for users creating new clusters on version 1.34 and later, while still allowing the flag to be used without effect for backward compatibili…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now clarifies that only customers who have already onboarded to Network Policy Manager (NPM) can continue using the feature, as subscriptions that were not previously registered will no longer be able to onboard. Existing onboarded customers can use NPM until the end-of-support date, ensuring they are aware of the limitations for new subscriptions.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now clarifies the platform support policy for Kubernetes versions in AKS, specifically noting that when a version becomes n-3, it is considered deprecated and enters the support policy. Additionally, the release dates for Kubernetes version 1.34 have been updated to reflect new timelines, impacting users’ upgrade planning and support expectations.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation now clarifies that for Kubernetes versions 1.25 and higher, Windows Server 2022 is the default operating system, with Windows Server 2019 being retired after version 1.32 reaches end-of-life. Additionally, it specifies that Windows Server 2022 will not be supported in Kubernetes version 1.35 and above, while Windows Server 2019 will not be supported in version 1.33 and above. Use…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that users will learn how to create the infrastructure needed to run a MongoDB cluster on AKS, enhancing the instructional aspect of the article. Additionally, the link for creating a free Azure account has been updated to direct users to a more relevant page, ensuring they have the correct resources for getting started. Minor adjustments were made to the phrasing r…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation for the AKS Ubuntu image has been updated to reflect the alignment with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmark specifically for Ubuntu 24.04. Users can now find detailed recommendations and statuses for security configurations applicable to this version, including guidance on compliance with industry standards such as SOC, ISO, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Additionally, the arti…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to configure and customize CoreDNS autoscaling in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for configuring and deploying a Valkey cluster on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to enhance clarity and usability. Users can now find detailed instructions on initializing the Valkey cluster with primary nodes and configuring slot distribution, ensuring full slot coverage and high availability. Additionally, the verification steps for pod roles and replication st…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Learn how to update the key vault mode from public to private or private to public for an AKS cluster with Key Management Service (KMS) etcd encryption.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 22:08New page added.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Learn how to create Windows Server node pools with containerd in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to check available Gen 2 VM sizes, create AKS node pools with Gen 2 VMs, migrate from Gen 1 to Gen 2 VMs on AKS, and verify VM generation.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to troubleshoot common CoreDNS issues on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Configure ingresses for Istio service mesh add-on for Azure Kubernetes Service using the Kubernetes Gateway API
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Get started with WireGuard Encryption Feature for Advanced Container Networking Services on your AKS cluster.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Learn how to connect an AI inference service with MCP in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) by using the managed add-on for KAITO.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Learn how to create node pools with unique subnets in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36An overview of Advanced Container Networking Services’ WireGurard encryption capabilities on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Learn how to define Kueue deployments and efficiently schedule batch workloads on your Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48This article provides a conceptual overview of Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager integration with Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn the cluster operator best practices for ephemeral NVMe data disks in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for different use cases and virtual machine (VM) sizes. Learn how to manage volumes and work with ephemeral disks.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to use multi-cluster managed namespaces to define resource quotas and network policies, and how to delegate user access for namespaces on multiple clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to set scheduler profiles to achieve advanced scheduling behaviors on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to enable or disable node auto-provisioning (NAP) in AKS using the Azure CLI or ARM templates.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to find managed namespaces you have access to, view their deployment locations, and monitor resource quota usage across multiple clusters.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Enable Istio CNI for enhanced security in Istio-based service mesh add-on for Azure Kubernetes Service
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48An overview of eBPF Host Routing on Advanced Container Networking Services with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn about scheduler configuration and advanced scheduling concepts for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn about networking configuration requirements and recommendations for AKS clusters using node auto-provisioning (NAP), including supported configurations, subnet behavior, RBAC setup, and CIDR considerations.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Learn how to configure node disruption policies for node auto-provisioning (NAP) nodes in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to optimize resource utilization.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Limitations
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-28 20:32New page added.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation has been updated to reflect the use of version 1.8.9 of the application gateway for containers, replacing the previous version 1.7.12 in multiple command examples. Users can now follow the updated commands to deploy the application gateway with the latest features and improvements available in version 1.8.9.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that the Istio support cycle is limited to six months, with no maintenance releases provided for supported Long-Term Support (LTS) versions. This change informs users about the short lifespan of Istio versions and the lack of ongoing support, impacting their planning for updates and maintenance.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation has been updated to reflect changes in the installation commands for Cert-Manager, specifically transitioning from using `helm upgrade -i` to `helm install` with a new OCI registry source. Users can now enable the Gateway API by setting `config.enableGatewayAPI=true` and `crds.enabled=true`, providing more flexibility in deploying Application Gateway for Containers alongside Cert…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now specifies that AKS Automatic will enable Azure Policy on your AKS cluster, requiring users to pre-register the `Microsoft.PolicyInsights` resource provider for an improved experience. Additionally, the limitations section has been updated to include a reference to a new include file for automatic limitations, streamlining the information available to users regarding deploymen…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation for creating infrastructure for a Valkey cluster on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to provide a more comprehensive setup guide. Users can now follow detailed steps for configuring environment variables, provisioning essential Azure resources, and managing secrets, including the creation of a dedicated node pool for Valkey workloads. Additionally, the guide now in…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now clarifies that a frontend can’t be associated with more than one Application Gateway for Containers, and a single Application Gateway can support more than one frontend. Additionally, it specifies that an Application Gateway for Containers security policy defines security configurations, such as WAF, and that more than one security policy may be referred by a single Applicati…
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now specifies that only the HuggingFace runtime supports inference with the KAITO custom model deployment template. Additionally, users are instructed to copy a sample deployment YAML manifest and update it with their model’s requirements, including the option to specify an `HF_TOKEN` for private models. The API version has been updated to `kaito.sh/v1beta1`, and the container im…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes enhanced details on monitoring, logging, and visualization features, highlighting the integration of Advanced Container Networking Services for container network observability, which provides insights into pod metrics, DNS, L4 metrics, and network flow logs when using the Azure portal. Additionally, the application security section has been updated to specify that Ad…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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Operations · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now emphasizes that the Basic Load Balancer will be retired on September 30, 2025, urging users to upgrade to the Standard Load Balancer to maintain support for their clusters. Additionally, it clarifies that users must meet specific prerequisites before migrating and provides updated guidance on resolving common issues encountered during the upgrade process, including the correc…
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now includes updates for version 1.8.9, which introduces a slow start load balancing algorithm, updates the image to use Azure Linux 3.0, and includes a nodeSelector fix along with various bug fixes and enhancements. Additionally, version 1.7.12 features a hotfix addressing pod crashes due to invalid Provider IDs, while version 1.7.9 highlights the public preview of the Web Appli…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now includes a new section detailing the compatibility of Istio revisions with AKS long-term support (LTS) clusters, allowing users to understand which Istio versions are compatible with their AKS LTS versions. Additionally, the command `az aks mesh get-revisions` has been updated to provide separate outputs for `KubernetesOfficial` and `AKSLongTermSupport`, enhancing clarity on…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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Networking · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes a new section on limitations for API Server VNet Integration, specifically stating that it does not support encrypted virtual networks. Additionally, the availability section has been updated to clarify that API Server VNet Integration is available in all GA public cloud regions except eastus2 and qatarcentral, with ongoing efforts to enable this feature in those reg…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now emphasizes the recommendation to migrate to Generation 2 (Gen 2) virtual machines (VMs) for enhanced features and functionalities in Azure. Users can find updated sections on using Gen 2 VMs on AKS, including details on default behaviors for Linux and Windows node pools, and instructions for creating and migrating node pools to Gen 2 VMs. Additionally, the section titles have…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AGC · updated: 2025-10-31 16:57The documentation now clarifies that modifying the `Host` header is not supported with a `requestHeaderModifier` rule. Users are instructed to use a `URLRewrite` filter to override the `Host` value specified to the backend target, enhancing their understanding of header manipulation in the Ingress API.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · ACR · updated: 2025-10-30 05:06The documentation for Microsoft Entra attribute-based access control (ABAC) for repository permissions has been updated to remove the "Preview" label, indicating that the feature is now generally available. Users can now confidently implement ABAC for repository permissions without the limitations associated with preview features.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that disabling the service mesh add-on will remove all Istio components from the cluster, including Istio CRDs, custom resources, and ingress/egress gateway configurations, along with the managed namespaces `aks-istio-system` and `aks-istio-ingress`. Users are also informed that to clean up Istio CustomResourceDefinitions (CRDs) after uninstallation, they can use a…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation has been updated to reflect new default values for several kernel parameters across different Ubuntu and Azure Linux versions. Notably, the `fs.file-max` parameter is now set to the maximum possible value to prevent file descriptor exhaustion, enhancing the ability to handle containerized workloads. Additionally, the `kernel.threads-max` default has been significantly increased,…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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Security · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes guidance on safely upgrading to a consistent node image across multiple clusters using Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager. This addition enhances users’ ability to manage node images effectively in their Kubernetes environments.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-30 21:06The documentation now clarifies that AKS does not support all GPU-enabled VM sizes in Azure and specifies that unsupported sizes will not have the necessary GPU software components installed or supported. Users can check available and supported VM sizes using the `az vm list-skus` command, enhancing their ability to select appropriate VM sizes for their AKS deployments.
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Compute · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) node images has been updated to clarify the default node images for Windows node pools based on VM size and hypervisor generation. Users can now see that if a VM size supports both Generation 1 and Generation 2, the appropriate node image will be selected based on the Windows Server version in use. Additionally, important notes have been added r…
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Networking · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now clarifies that users must reimage the cluster’s node pools immediately after updating the artifact source to Cache for the network isolation mode to take effect. This change emphasizes the importance of timely reimaging to ensure the feature functions correctly. Additionally, the instructions for reimaging node pools remain consistent, providing users with the necessary comma…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now includes an updated recommendation for Pod CIDR ranges, referencing both RFC 1918 and RFC 6598, which enhances guidance on using private IP ranges for pod CIDR. This change clarifies the support scope regarding public IP ranges, ensuring users are better informed about best practices for configuring their Azure Kubernetes Service environments.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48Minor documentation maintenance updates.
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation has been updated to correct the spelling of "ExtensionTypes" throughout the section on registering the feature to an Azure subscription. Users can now find consistent references to the correct term, ensuring clarity when following the registration instructions. Additionally, the link for creating a free Azure account has been updated to direct users to a more relevant page.
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General · Fleet · updated: 2025-10-31 19:48The documentation now clarifies that users can join both existing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters (in Preview) as member clusters in the Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager. Additionally, the required permissions for joining Arc-enabled clusters have been specified, and the minimum version of the `fleet` Azure CLI extension has been updated to 1.6.2. Users ar…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-10-29 21:36The documentation now includes instructions for re-enabling SSH access on an existing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster using the `az aks update` command with the `–ssh-access localuser` argument. Users are informed that the SSH access operation takes effect only after all nodes are reimaged, and they can choose to perform a reimage operation at any time. Additionally, it clarifies that duri…
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General · AKS · updated: 2025-11-01 05:07The documentation for best practices regarding Windows containers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to include support for Windows Server 2025 (preview) alongside Windows Server 2022 and 2019. Users are now informed that when enabling managed Prometheus, they must add the `–enable-windows-recording-rules` parameter for accurate dashboard data presentation, and they can utilize Gr…
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