Azure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2026-08-16 to 2026-08-23)

Arc K8s – Cert Manager Deploy

Summary

The documentation was updated to clarify the command for managing minor version updates of extensions. The previous command `–auto-upgrade-minor-version false` has been replaced with `–auto-upgrade-mode none`, which enhances clarity on how to control automatic upgrades.

AKS Arc – Install Akshci

Summary

The Install-AksHci PowerShell command documentation has been removed, indicating a change in the installation process for AKS hybrid environments. Users may need to refer to alternative methods for installation.

AKS – Create Volume Azure Files

Summary

The documentation now includes a complete working example that demonstrates how to create a StorageClass, PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC), and Pod definition to mount an Azure Files share in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This example provides detailed inline comments for each field, enhancing user understanding of the configuration process. Users can now easily deploy this example using the provided YAML and commands to verify the resources created.

Fleet – Faq

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that Fleet Manager supports both Azure-hosted AKS clusters and Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters as member clusters. Additionally, a new feature, SecurityPatch, has been introduced, which provides AKS-managed security patches applied to the existing VHD running on Linux node images. Users can also now connect to the same Git repository multiple times to deploy different resources or branches from that repository.

AKS Arc – Invoke Akshcirotatecacertificate

Summary

This document describes the Invoke-AksHciRotateCACertificate PowerShell command, which is used to rotate the cloud agent CA certificates for AKS hybrid. This is crucial for maintaining security in hybrid deployments.

AKS Arc – Set Akshcinodepool

Summary

The Set-AksHciNodePool PowerShell command allows users to scale a node pool within a Kubernetes cluster. It includes syntax, parameters, and examples for configuring the number of nodes and enabling or disabling the horizontal node autoscaler.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciclusterupdates

Summary

The Get-AksHciClusterUpdates command retrieves available upgrades for an Azure Kubernetes Service cluster, helping users keep their clusters updated with the latest features and security patches.

ACR – Container Registry Skus

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that users can request increases for specific limits related to Azure Container Registry, including registry storage limits, maximum private endpoints, and image push and pull performance limits. Additionally, it specifies which limits are fixed and cannot be increased through support requests, such as maximum public IP network rules and maximum non-Microsoft Entra token scope maps. This provides users with a clearer understanding of their options for scaling and performance enhancements.

Fleet – Concepts Update Orchestration

Summary

The document has been updated to include a new ‘SecurityPatch’ channel for the Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager, which allows for the application of security patches to Linux nodes. This update enhances the orchestration of updates across multiple clusters.

AKS Arc – Update Akshci

Summary

The Update-AksHci PowerShell command documentation has been removed, which may affect users who need to update their AKS hybrid environments. This change suggests a shift in how updates are managed within AKS.

AKS – Configure Kueue with Cluster Autoscaler

Summary

This document provides a guide on how to configure Kueue with the AKS cluster autoscaler to effectively manage AI workloads. It includes detailed instructions and best practices for provisioning capacity for batch jobs using the autoscaler.

AKS Arc – Repair Akshciclustercerts

Summary

The Repair-AksHciClusterCerts PowerShell command is designed to troubleshoot and fix errors related to expired certificates for Kubernetes built-in components. This update emphasizes the deprecation of this cmdlet and suggests using Update-AksHciClusterCertificates instead, providing important guidance for users managing certificate issues.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Networking Concepts

Summary

This document discusses the networking requirements for AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware, including the importance of setting up networking correctly for Kubernetes clusters. It highlights the use of VMware logical network segments for IP address allocation, which is essential for cluster communication.

AKS Arc – Deploy Gpu Node Pool

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that the NVIDIA driver is preinstalled in the worker VM image, eliminating the need for users to manually install it. Users are instructed to verify the preinstalled driver using `nvidia-smi`, while still needing to install the NVIDIA Container Toolkit and Kubernetes device plugin to ensure GPU schedulability. Additionally, the steps have been updated to reflect this change, focusing on verifying the driver instead of installing it.

AGC – Alb Controller Release Notes

Summary

The release notes for the ALB Controller have been updated to include version 1.11.4, which introduces security patches and specifies the Gateway API Inference Extension Version as v1.3.1. Users should note that the minimum Kubernetes version remains v1.27, and previous version 1.11.3 continues to include security patches along with WAF fixes and an Istio service mesh integration cert-rotation fix.

AKS – App Routing Gateway API Dns Tls

Summary

Updates have been made to clarify the integration of DNS and TLS options with managed GatewayClasses in AKS, providing clearer guidance for users implementing these features.

AKS Arc – Get Akshcivmsize

Summary

The Get-AksHciVmSize PowerShell command retrieves available VM sizes for AKS hybrid. It includes syntax, parameters, and examples for selecting appropriate VM sizes for deployments.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciconfig

Summary

The Get-AksHciConfig PowerShell command lists the current configuration settings for the Azure Kubernetes Service host. This update ensures users can easily access and verify their configuration settings, which is vital for troubleshooting and management.

AKS – Managed Identity Overview

Summary

The document has been updated to improve clarity and organization regarding managed identities in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Changes include a new title format and updated metadata, enhancing the overall presentation and accessibility of the content.

AKS Arc – Workload Identity

Summary

The documentation now includes a note regarding the potential failure to delete PodDisruptionBudget (PDB) resources when deleting an AKS cluster with workload identity enabled. Users are advised to refer to the troubleshooting guide for specific instructions on how to handle this issue during cluster deletion.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Monitoring Logging

Summary

This article provides guidance on monitoring and logging object events in AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring for operational efficiency and includes links to relevant documentation for further reading.

AGC – How to Inference Gateway

Summary

The documentation now specifies that users should deploy the EPP and `InferencePool` using the `inferencepool` Helm chart from the release-1.5 branch, ensuring they are using the correct version for compatibility. Additionally, the link to the Gateway API Inference Extension guides has been updated to direct users to the implementers’ section, which may provide more relevant resources for their implementation needs.

Fleet – Update Automation

Summary

The documentation now includes a new section on "Security patch channel updates," allowing users to update Linux nodes with security fixes using either live patching or a prepatched node image. Additionally, users can create auto-upgrade profiles specifically for the security patch channel, enhancing their ability to manage updates effectively. The article has also been clarified to emphasize that auto-upgrades occur only when new Kubernetes or node images are available, and users can generate an update run at any time using the appropriate command.

AKS Arc – Index

Summary

The index for the AksHci PowerShell module has been removed, which provided an overview of commands to interact with AKS hybrid.

AKS Arc – New Akshcisshconfiguration

Summary

The document details the ‘New-AksHciSSHConfiguration’ command, which creates an SSH configuration object for AKS-HCI virtual machines. This is crucial for defining SSH access, with examples provided for user guidance.

AKS Arc – Install Akshcimonitoring

Summary

The ‘Install-AksHciMonitoring’ command is introduced, which deploys a Prometheus-based monitoring solution for AKS hybrid. This command is essential for users looking to implement monitoring in their deployments, providing necessary parameters and examples.

AKS Arc – Get Aksedgelogs

Summary

The document describes the ‘Get-AksEdgeLogs’ PowerShell command, which collects logs from the AKS Edge deployment. This command is important for monitoring and troubleshooting, ensuring users can effectively manage their AKS Edge environments.

AKS Arc – AKS Bare Metal Deploy Application

Summary

The documentation for deploying applications on AKS Bare Metal has been updated to reflect a change in the nginx image version from 1.24 to 1.22. Users should now use the updated command `kubectl create deployment nginx –image=mcr.microsoft.com/cbl-mariner/base/nginx:1.22` to ensure compatibility with the specified image version.

AKS Arc – Set Akshcioffsiteconfig

Summary

The Set-AksHciOffsiteConfig command is detailed, which sets the offsite configuration for offline downloading of AKS hybrid images. This command is crucial for environments that require offline capabilities.

ACR – Artifact Cache Portal

Summary

The documentation now includes important information regarding the configuration of Azure container registries that are network-restricted. Users must enable the "Allow trusted Microsoft services to access this container registry" setting to ensure that the artifact cache can populate the target registry when using private endpoints or public IP access rules. For detailed configuration steps, users are directed to the relevant section on allowing trusted services access.

AKS Arc – Test Updateakshci

Summary

The Test-UpdateAksHci command checks whether any target clusters are outside the support window for the latest version of AKS hybrid. This is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring clusters are up to date.

AKS Arc – Uninstall Akshcimonitoring

Summary

The Uninstall-AksHciMonitoring PowerShell command provides a method to remove monitoring components from AKS hybrid clusters. This update includes necessary details for users to effectively clean up their monitoring setup.

AKS Arc – Set Akshciautoscalerprofile

Summary

The Set-AksHciAutoScalerProfile PowerShell command allows reconfiguration of an autoscaler configuration profile. This update includes detailed descriptions of parameters and examples for changing settings like min and max node counts, scan intervals, and more, which are crucial for managing autoscaling effectively.

AKS Arc – AKS Bare Metal Delete Cluster Resources

Summary

The documentation for deleting AKS on bare metal cluster resources has been updated to clarify the steps involved in the deletion process. Users can now delete the Azure Local Logical Network (LNET) as a distinct step, with specific instructions for selecting and confirming the deletion of the LNET resource. Additionally, the process for deleting the Data Collection Rule has been revised to ensure users select the correct resource and wait for the deletion to complete, which automatically removes the associated Custom Location.

AKS Arc – Enable Akshciarcconnection

Summary

The Enable-AksHciArcConnection command enables the Arc connection on an AKS hybrid cluster, allowing integration with Azure Arc for enhanced management and monitoring capabilities.

AKS Arc – Set Akshciregistration

Summary

The Set-AksHciRegistration command registers Azure Kubernetes Service on AKS hybrid with Azure, facilitating the connection and management of hybrid deployments.

AKS Arc – Disable Akshciarcconnection

Summary

The Disable-AksHciArcConnection command documentation has been removed, which may impact users managing Arc connections in their AKS hybrid clusters. This change suggests a reevaluation of how connections are handled.

AKS Arc – Get Aksedgemanagedservicetoken

Summary

The Get-AksEdgeManagedServiceToken PowerShell command retrieves the managed service token for AKS Edge. This update is significant for users needing to authenticate and manage their AKS Edge deployments securely.

AKS Arc – Restart Akshci

Summary

The Restart-AksHci PowerShell command restarts AKS hybrid and removes all deployed Kubernetes clusters. It includes syntax and a description of the command’s impact on existing clusters.

AKS Support – Container Image Pull Performance

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that starting with AKS version 1.31, container images are pulled in parallel by default, improving performance compared to the previous serialized method. Users are encouraged to upgrade to a currently supported AKS version to take advantage of this feature. Additionally, new guidance has been added on using ephemeral OS disks, increasing managed OS disk sizes, and utilizing newer VM sizes to enhance performance during image pulls.

AKS Arc – Remove Akshciautoscalerprofile

Summary

The Remove-AksHciAutoScalerProfile PowerShell command is introduced, which allows users to remove an unused autoscaler configuration profile from the system. This is important for maintaining a clean and efficient configuration environment.

AKS Arc – Start Aksedgeworkernodeupdate

Summary

The Start-AksEdgeWorkerNodeUpdate PowerShell command is detailed in this document, which updates worker nodes as part of the update process for AKS Edge, ensuring that nodes are kept up to date.

AKS Arc – Concepts Security Access Identity

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that on multi-rack deployments, users can utilize the `az aksarc get-credentials` command to retrieve a `kubeconfig` file, which was previously unsupported. Additionally, it introduces Microsoft Entra integration, allowing users to grant access to Kubernetes resources based on their Microsoft Entra credentials, enhancing security and account management for AKS clusters. Users can now connect to the cluster using either `az aksarc get-credentials` or `az connectedk8s proxy`.

AKS – Hyperscale Configuration AKS

Summary

Configure a hyperscale AKS cluster using a control plane scaling profile (preview) to ensure predictable performance for large-scale workloads.

ACR – Container Registry Geo Replication

Summary

The documentation now includes a new section on using regional endpoints with AKS managed identity authentication, specifying that AKS image pulls that authenticate to ACR using a managed identity require node image version `202607.29` or later. Users can check their current node image version with the `az aks nodepool show` command and can set up automatic upgrades to compatible node images using the `NodeImage` upgrade channel. Additionally, it clarifies that for earlier node images, users must use a Kubernetes image pull secret or reference the global endpoint when pulling images from regional endpoints.

AGC – Service Mesh Integration

Summary

The documentation has been updated to reflect the new version 1.11.4 for the Azure Application Gateway for Containers, replacing all instances of the previous version 1.11.3. Users can now reference the latest features and improvements associated with version 1.11.4 in their service mesh integration configurations.

AGC – Quickstart Create Application Gateway for Containers Managed by Alb Controller

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that when the identity is created via the Add-on, it will be named `applicationloadbalancer-<cluster-name>`, providing users with specific naming conventions to expect. Additionally, it notes that the _AppGW for Containers Configuration Manager_ role is already assigned, which may streamline user setup processes.

AKS Support – Troubleshoot Cluster Connection Issues API Server

Summary

This document has been updated to restructure the troubleshooting guidance for AKS API server connection issues, enhancing clarity and usability for users facing connectivity problems.

AKS Arc – Start Aksedgeupdate

Summary

The Start-AksEdgeUpdate PowerShell command initiates the update process for AKS Edge Essentials nodes. It includes syntax, parameters, and examples for updating nodes, emphasizing the need for user confirmation unless the Force parameter is specified.

AKS – Custom Node Configuration Reference

Summary

A new article has been added that lists supported kubelet and OS configuration parameters for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) node pools using Custom Node Configuration. It provides detailed descriptions of parameters and their implications for cluster management.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciupdates

Summary

This document describes the Get-AksHciUpdates PowerShell command, which lists available updates for AKS on Azure Local and Windows Server, helping users keep their environments up to date.

ACR – Artifact Cache CLI

Summary

The documentation now includes important information regarding the configuration of Azure container registries that are network-restricted. Users must enable the "Allow trusted Microsoft Services to access this container registry" setting to ensure that the artifact cache can populate the target registry when using private endpoints or public IP access rules. For detailed configuration steps, users are directed to the relevant section on allowing trusted services access.

AKS Arc – Use Azure RBAC

Summary

Users can now connect to an Azure RBAC-enabled AKS Arc cluster using either `az aksarc get-credentials` in direct mode or `az connectedk8s proxy` in proxy mode. The documentation clarifies that the first time a `kubectl` command is run, users will be prompted to sign in with Microsoft Entra ID, and the API server will authorize requests based on Azure role assignments. Additionally, using the `–admin` flag with `az aksarc get-credentials` will bypass Azure RBAC, allowing access to a certificate-based admin kubeconfig.

AGC – Application Gateway for Containers Components

Summary

The documentation now clarifies that users can control the Application Gateway for Containers’ association subnet with route table rules, which is particularly useful when integrating a network virtual appliance with an AKS cluster. It emphasizes the importance of correctly configuring the route table to prevent asymmetrical routing, ensuring that internet ingress traffic returns directly to the internet rather than through a virtual appliance. Additionally, it outlines two specific routing patterns: disabling BGP route propagation and directing traffic to the internet, providing clearer guidance for users on managing their network configurations.

AKS Arc – Set Aksedgeupgrade

Summary

The Set-AksEdgeUpgrade PowerShell command sets whether AKS Edge Essentials is allowed to upgrade the Kubernetes version on update. It includes syntax, parameters, and examples for configuring the upgrade acceptance.

AKS – Operator Best Practices Advanced Scheduler

Summary

The documentation has been updated to enhance guidance on using taints and tolerations for dedicating GPU nodes in AKS, emphasizing their role in providing hard isolation for workloads. Additionally, a new section comparing scheduling features has been introduced, detailing the use cases and behaviors of taints and tolerations, node selectors, node affinity, and inter-pod affinity/anti-affinity, helping users make informed decisions about pod placement strategies.

AKS Arc – Update Akshcicluster

Summary

The Update-AksHciCluster PowerShell command documentation has been revised to clarify the process of updating a managed Kubernetes cluster to a newer Kubernetes or OS version. This includes syntax and examples for better user guidance.

AKS Arc – Set Akshciconfig

Summary

The Set-AksHciConfig command documentation has been removed, indicating a significant change in how configuration settings for AKS hybrid hosts are managed. Users will need to adapt to new methods for configuration.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciclusternetwork

Summary

The Get-AksHciClusterNetwork PowerShell command retrieves information about cluster networks in AKS hybrid. It includes syntax, parameters, and examples for managing cluster networks.

AKS Arc – Remove Akshcicluster

Summary

The Remove-AksHciCluster command deletes a managed Kubernetes cluster, providing users with the ability to cleanly remove clusters that are no longer needed.

AKS – Monitor AKS

Summary

The AKS monitoring overview has been updated to include new information on enabling monitoring with managed Prometheus and Azure Monitor dashboards, enhancing the guidance for users looking to implement monitoring solutions.

AKS Arc – Add Akshcinode

Summary

The documentation for the Add-AksHciNode PowerShell command has been removed, indicating a significant change in the available commands for managing AKS hybrid environments. This could impact users relying on this command for adding nodes.

AGC – Quickstart Deploy Application Gateway for Containers Alb Controller Helm

Summary

The documentation has been updated to reflect the upgrade of the Helm chart version from 1.11.3 to 1.11.4 for deploying the Application Gateway for Containers. Users should now reference version 1.11.4 in their commands to ensure they are using the latest features and fixes available in this release.

AKS – Network Policy Best Practices

Summary

The document clarifies that Container Network Security is a paid offering specifically for Linux node pools, requiring Azure CNI powered by Cilium and Kubernetes version 1.29 or later. This update enhances the clarity of the requirements for using this feature.

AKS – Node Auto Provisioning Aksnodeclass

Summary

The documentation now includes a reference to custom node configuration parameters, allowing users to access detailed information about custom Linux OS configuration settings and default values more easily. Additionally, the language has been updated to clarify that users can enable custom GPU driver installation, such as with the NVIDIA GPU Operator, enhancing the guidance on GPU support in AKS clusters.

AKS – Entra Id Authorization

Summary

The documentation for AKS Entra authorization has been updated with new content and examples, improving the guidance on managing access and permissions within AKS clusters.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Quickstart Deploy

Summary

This quickstart provides instructions on deploying an AKS cluster in AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware using the Azure CLI. It includes prerequisites and important notes regarding the retirement of AKS on VMware on March 16, 2026, recommending users to transition to AKS on Azure Local for enhanced capabilities.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciproxysetting

Summary

The Get-AksHciProxySetting PowerShell command retrieves a proxy configuration for AKS hybrid. It provides examples and notes on the limitations of proxy settings, emphasizing that only one settings object can be active at a time.

AKS Arc – Get Akshciregistration

Summary

The Get-AksHciRegistration PowerShell command is explained in this document, which retrieves registration information for AKS hybrid deployments, essential for managing hybrid environments.

AKS Arc – Uninstall Akshcicsismb

Summary

The ‘Uninstall-AksHciCsiSmb’ command is described, detailing the process to uninstall the CSI SMB plug-in from a cluster. This is important for users managing their AKS hybrid environments, providing necessary syntax and examples.

AKS Arc – AKS Whats New Local

Summary

The documentation now highlights fixes in the AKS on Azure Local for cluster upgrades and telemetry pod resource consumption. Users can expect improved functionality when creating, scaling, and upgrading AKS clusters due to resolved issues with VM image availability, as well as reduced CPU and memory usage from the telemetry pod. Additionally, deletion issues related to pod disruption budgets have been addressed, enhancing the overall cluster management experience.

AKS Arc – Uninstall Akshci

Summary

This document provides details on the Uninstall-AksHci PowerShell command, which removes AKS hybrid. It includes important notes on configuration cleanup and the implications of running commands on clusters previously deployed with Windows Admin Center.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Scale Requirements

Summary

This document outlines the scale requirements for AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware, detailing the supported scale counts for clusters and node pools. This information is critical for users planning their deployments to ensure they meet the necessary infrastructure requirements.

AKS – Best Practices App Cluster Reliability

Summary

The documentation now includes a comprehensive "Quick Reference Checklist" for enhancing AKS cluster reliability, which outlines critical best practices such as configuring Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs), setting CPU and memory limits, deploying multiple replicas for zone-resilient workloads, and enabling Container Insights for monitoring. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of enabling availability zones during cluster creation and using a Standard Load Balancer for production workloads, providing users with actionable steps to improve their cluster’s availability and resilience.

AKS Arc – Resource Manager Quickstart

Summary

The quickstart guide for multi-rack AKS deployments has been updated to clarify the support for Azure role-based access control (RBAC). It now includes instructions on enabling RBAC for multi-rack deployments.

AKS Arc – Get Akshcicluster

Summary

The Get-AksHciCluster command lists Kubernetes managed clusters, including the Azure Kubernetes Service host. This command provides users with the ability to view all clusters and specific details about them.

AKS Arc – AKS Arc Known Issues

Summary

The documentation now reflects fixes for several known issues impacting AKS users. Specifically, users can now successfully create AKS clusters and scale node pools without encountering problems related to AKS images, as these issues have been resolved in the 2507 release. Additionally, the ability to fully delete AKS clusters with PodDisruptionBudget (PDB) resources has been addressed in the 2503 release.

AKS Arc – Test Aksedgenetworkparameters

Summary

This document outlines the Test-AksEdgeNetworkParameters PowerShell command, which validates AKS Edge network parameters as a pre-deployment step, ensuring that configurations are correct before scaling clusters.

AKS – Control Plane Metrics Monitor

Summary

The documentation for monitoring Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) control plane metrics has been updated to remove the "preview" designation, indicating that the feature is now generally available. Users can now enable control plane metrics collection using the `az aks create` command with the `–enable-control-plane-metrics` option, and they can disable it using the `–disable-control-plane-metrics` flag. Additionally, the instructions clarify that AKS clusters previously enabled for control plane metrics during preview will continue to collect these metrics without requiring further action.

AKS – Use Kms Etcd Encryption

Summary

The documentation now clarifies how to create an AKS cluster with both public and private key vaults using the `az aks create` command, specifying the necessary parameters for KMS integration. Additionally, it provides a new command for updating all secrets across namespaces, allowing users to replace existing secrets with a single command while noting that a specific error can be safely ignored during this process.

AKS Arc – Add Akshcigmsacredentialspec

Summary

The Add-AksHciGmsaCredentialSpec PowerShell command documentation has been removed, which previously described how to add a credentials spec for gMSA deployments on a cluster.

AKS Arc – Get Akshcikubernetesversion

Summary

The Get-AksHciKubernetesVersion PowerShell command retrieves the current Kubernetes version for AKS hybrid clusters. This update ensures users can easily check their Kubernetes version, which is essential for compatibility and support.

AKS Arc – Sync Akshcibilling

Summary

The Sync-AksHciBilling command manually triggers a billing records sync, ensuring that billing information is up to date and accurate for AKS hybrid deployments.

AKS Arc – Enable Akshcipreview

Summary

This document describes the Enable-AksHciPreview PowerShell command, which updates AKS hybrid to a preview channel. It includes usage examples and a note on the intended use of the preview channel for development and testing.

AKS Arc – Disconnect Aksedgearc

Summary

This document details the Disconnect-AksEdgeArc PowerShell command, which removes an AKS Edge Essentials cluster from Azure Arc, providing necessary steps and parameters for proper execution.

AKS Arc – Delete Cluster Pdb

Summary

The document provides troubleshooting guidance for issues encountered when deleting AKS clusters with PodDisruptionBudget (PDB) resources. It includes mitigation strategies and workarounds, which are vital for users managing AKS clusters.

AKS – Custom Node Configuration

Summary

The documentation for customizing node configurations in AKS has been updated to clarify the prerequisites for using preview kubelet settings, specifically `kubeReserved` and `hardEvictionThreshold`. Users are now informed that these settings require the `CustomNodeConfigPreview` feature flag and must register it using the Azure CLI. Additionally, the sections on creating clusters and adding node pools have been refined to emphasize the need for specifying configuration files for both Linux and Windows node pools, ensuring users understand how to apply custom configurations effectively.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Support Troubleshoot

Summary

This document outlines the troubleshooting and support policy for AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware, including known issues and their workarounds. It emphasizes that AKS on VMware is in public preview and not recommended for production workloads, with a retirement date set for March 16, 2026.

AKS – Use Network Policies

Summary

Updates have been made to the AKS network policies documentation, including new examples and guidance for using Azure CNI powered by Cilium. This enhances the clarity and usability of the document for users implementing network policies.

AKS Arc – AKS Edge Troubleshoot Overview

Summary

The documentation now includes detailed instructions for deleting an AKS cluster that has PodDisruptionBudget (PDB) resources, which may prevent successful deletion. Users are guided to first delete all PDBs using specific commands based on the cluster’s connectivity state before attempting to delete the cluster or node pool. This change enhances clarity on the necessary steps to avoid deletion failures related to PDBs.

AKS – List Pods AKS Cluster

Summary

A new document has been added that provides guidance on how to list pods in an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster using kubectl. It covers listing pods in various namespaces, filtering by label, and includes examples for better understanding.

AKS Arc – AKS Vmware Overview

Summary

This document outlines the AKS Hybrid and Edge on VMware, emphasizing the retirement of AKS on VMware (preview) on March 16, 2026. It recommends deploying AKS on Azure Local for enhanced capabilities and details the integration of Azure Arc for managing Kubernetes clusters on VMware vSphere.

AKS – Gpu Profiling

Summary

The documentation now includes detailed instructions on how to configure Pyroscope to use Azure Blob Storage as a backend for persisting profiling data across pod restarts. Users can follow new steps to create a storage account and container, set up a managed identity, and deploy Pyroscope with the necessary configurations to enable workload identity. This enhancement allows users to avoid data loss when pods are recreated, significantly improving the reliability of profiling data storage.

AKS Arc – Disable Akshcipreview

Summary

The document outlines the ‘Disable-AksHciPreview’ command, which allows users to revert from a preview channel back to the stable channel. This includes important notes and examples, aiding users in managing their AKS hybrid deployments effectively.