Azure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2026-02-15 to 2026-02-22)
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 (5), AGC (31), AKS (25), Fleet (2)
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Summary Learn how to roll back node pool versions in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to recover from upgrade issues and maintain cluster stability. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Managed Gateway API has been updated to clarify that the installation is now in preview and includes detailed prerequisites for using the Managed Gateway API. Users can now install Managed Gateway API Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) on both new and existing AKS clusters using specific Azure CLI commands, and they must ensure compatibility… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the Helm chart for installing the ALB Controller Service Mesh Extension on Kubernetes should be installed only after the ALB Controller installation, which can be done via either the Add-on or Helm methods. This change provides users with clearer guidance on the prerequisites for using the Service Mesh Extension. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users must set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision the ALB Controller through the same methods and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers resourc… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes new quickstart guides for deploying the Application Gateway for Containers ALB Controller, specifically for the AKS managed add-on, as well as for deployment via Helm. Users can now follow these updated guides to set up the Application Gateway more efficiently in their Azure Kubernetes Service environments. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-15 12:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users can create a registry export pipeline to transfer artifacts to another container registry using an ARM template, rather than the previous method that referenced transferring images. This change clarifies the process and directs users to the appropriate resource for setting up the export pipeline. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that certificates for Application Gateway for Containers must be stored as Kubernetes secrets, as integration with Azure Key Vault via the Secrets Store CSI driver is not supported. Users are advised to consider using cert-manager with Let’s Encrypt for automated certificate management. Additionally, the instructions for setting up the Application Gateway for Contai… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Arc-enabled Kubernetes has been updated to clarify the support level Microsoft offers for the Dapr extension, now directing users to the "Issue handling" section for more information. Additionally, the language has been refined in several areas, including the description of API building blocks and messaging capabilitie… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users should install the ALB Controller Service Mesh Extension using version 1.9.11 of the Helm chart, replacing the previous version 1.8.12. Additionally, the instructions for provisioning the ALB Controller have been clarified to include options for both the Add-on and Helm methods, enhancing user understanding of the installation process. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for supported Kubernetes versions in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the support policies and versioning details. Users can now find more explicit guidance on the support timelines for Kubernetes versions, including the introduction of new minor versions and the deprecation of older ones, as well as the implications of being "outside of support." Additi… |
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| General 🗑️ Removal Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) tutorial has been updated to reflect the removal of version-specific references to Azure Container Storage, now simply referred to as Azure Container Storage. Users are now required to use a version pinning parameter `–container-storage-version 1` for installation, and the tutorial has been adjusted to include commands for enabling Azure Co… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for deploying workflows with the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to improve clarity and usability. Users are now instructed to replace placeholder values in commands, such as `<your-resource-group>` and `<your-AKS-cluster>`, making it easier to customize the commands for their specific environments. Additionally, the section on installing the Da… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-21 02:54 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the use of cert-manager version v1.19.3, replacing the previous version v1.19.1, which may affect users implementing certificate management. Additionally, the issuer annotation has been changed from "letsencrypt-cert" to "letsencrypt-prod," indicating a shift to production-level certificates. Users following the BYO or ALB managed deployment strategies… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager’s integration with Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters supports only public cloud regions, and users will encounter a specific error message if they attempt to create an Arc-enabled member cluster in a non-public region. Additionally, the article emphasizes the installation of the Fleet Manager Arc extension on Arc-enabled clusters, w… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now provides users with updated guidance on deploying the ALB Controller into their Kubernetes cluster. Users can follow the quickstart guides specifically for the Add-on or Helm methods, enhancing their options for deployment. This change clarifies the available deployment methods for the ALB Controller, making it easier for users to choose the approach that best fits their need… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision the ALB Controller through the same methods and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers resou… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that certificates for Application Gateway for Containers must be stored as Kubernetes secrets, as integration with Azure Key Vault via the Secrets Store CSI driver is not supported. Users are advised to consider using cert-manager with Let’s Encrypt for automated certificate management. Additionally, the instructions for setting up the Application Gateway for Contai… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for migrating from Dapr OSS to the Dapr Extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the commands and parameters. Users can now see placeholders like `<your-AKS-cluster>` and `<your-resource-group>` in the command examples, making it easier to customize their configurations. Additionally, the section titles have been adjusted for consistency, such as c… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that users can set up the Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods, enhancing deployment flexibility for both BYO and ALB managed strategies. Additionally, it specifies that provisioning the ALB Controller is required for the ALB managed deployment strategy, ensuring users have clear guidance on the nece… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision the ALB Controller through the same methods while ensuring the Application Gateway for Containers r… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when using the `Preferred` mode for LocalDNS in AKS, while the configuration is validated for syntax correctness, it does not enable LocalDNS on the nodes. However, applying this mode will still trigger a node reimage operation, which allows users to test their configuration for errors without impacting DNS resolution in their cluster. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that instructions for new or existing deployments of the ALB Controller are specifically for deployments using Helm. Users can find updated links for both new and upgrade deployments of the ALB Controller with Helm. Additionally, if users are utilizing the AKS add-on, they will benefit from automatic updates being applied to their cluster. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for configuring the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the use of the `–configuration-settings` parameter in the Azure CLI and the `configurationSettings` property in Bicep templates, allowing users to set Dapr configuration options more effectively. Additionally, users are now instructed to recreate the extension with the desired state… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on the "Application Gateway for Containers AKS managed add-on," detailing its benefits over traditional helm-based deployments. Users can take advantage of managed updates, automated identity management, simplified subnet configuration, and reduced configuration complexity, enhancing their deployment experience with AKS. Additionally, the request timeou… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-21 02:54 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the new cert-manager version, which is now v1.19.3, enhancing compatibility and features for users. Additionally, the instructions for setting up the Application Gateway for Containers have been clarified to include options for using the ALB Controller as either an Add-on or via Helm, providing users with more flexibility in their deployment strategies… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users can set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods, enhancing flexibility in deployment strategies. Additionally, it clarifies that for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users must ensure the provisioning of the ALB Controller through these two methods, which may streamline the setup… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision their ALB Controller through the same methods and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers res… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The tutorial now clarifies that users can create a cluster with fewer than three nodes, which provides more flexibility in cluster configuration. Additionally, it emphasizes that omitting the node VM size parameter allows users to utilize the default VM size, simplifying the setup process. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-15 12:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that ACR Transfer supports two storage access modes: **SAS Token** and **Managed Identity**, with specific instructions on how to use the `–storage-access-mode` parameter when creating pipelines. Users are informed that when using Managed Identity mode, they should not provide the `–secret-uri` parameter, and they must ensure the pipeline’s managed identity has th… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes important clarifications regarding the use of Application Gateway for Containers with CNI Overlay. Users are informed that Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) cannot proxy traffic to the overlay network, and if access is needed, Azure CNI (flat networking) should be used instead. Additionally, it is specified that Application Gateway for Containers must be deployed in… |
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the new version of the ALB controller, now listed as **1.9.13** instead of **1.5.2**. Users can upgrade the ALB Controller by running the `helm upgrade alb-controller` command, with additional guidance provided in the install guide for both the Add-on and Helm methods. This change ensures users are aware of the latest version and the appropriate resour… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 23:08 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect changes in the Azure.Identity and related SDKs. Users should now set `WorkloadIdentityCredentialOptions.IsAzureProxyEnabled` to `true` for .NET, `WorkloadIdentityCredentialOptions.EnableAzureProxy` for Go, and `enableAzureProxy` for JavaScript to enable the `WorkloadIdentityCredential` identity binding mode, which is disabled by default in the latest v… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision their ALB Controller through the same methods, enhancing the guidance on deployment options availab… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary Learn how to install and use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to intelligently troubleshoot and manage your Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary Understand when to use Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and how it compares to other container options including Azure Container Instances, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-21 06:08 | ||
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Summary Perform upgrades of AKS node pools using a blue-green deployment strategy to ensure workload availability during updates. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary In this quickstart, you learn how to provision the Application Gateway for Containers ALB Controller in an AKS cluster using the AKS add-on. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that users can refer to the ALB Controller quickstart guide for deployment options, specifically highlighting the "Add-on" and "Helm" methods for deploying the ALB Controller in their Kubernetes cluster. This change provides users with more specific guidance on deployment strategies for the Application Gateway for Containers. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that users can set up the ALB Controller for the Application Gateway for Containers using either an Add-on or Helm, enhancing deployment flexibility. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to provision the ALB Controller in both the BYO and ALB managed deployment strategies, ensuring users have clear guidance on resource setup. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for installing the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the prerequisites, including the need for an Azure subscription and the Azure Kubernetes Service Role-Based Access Control Admin role. Additionally, command examples have been modified to use more user-friendly placeholders, such as `<your-AKS-cluster>` instead of `<myAKSCluster>`, en… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes support for instant access snapshot restores for Premium SSD v2 (`PremiumV2_LRS`) and Ultra Disk (`UltraSSD_LRS`). Users can create disks from incremental snapshots that can be utilized immediately with high performance, enhancing recovery and cloning workflows. Additionally, the documentation emphasizes that restored persistent volume claims (PVCs) benefit from fast… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-21 02:54 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the integration of Application Gateway for Containers with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, enhancing the clarity of the setup process for users. Users can now seamlessly configure Microsoft Sentinel to ingest access logs from Application Gateway for Containers, enabling improved monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation. Addit… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for deploying applications with the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to reflect the new terminology, replacing "Dapr cluster extension" with "Dapr extension." Users can now find clearer instructions on setting up their environment, including updated references to the Azure Cache for Redis quickstart and specific navigation paths within the Azure… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users can set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are informed that they can provision the ALB Controller through the same methods and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for ephemeral OS disks in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that if a VM SKU supporting ephemeral OS disks is selected without specifying an OS disk size, the disk size will scale according to the total temporary storage of the VM SKU, provided it is at least 128 GiB. Additionally, the section now emphasizes that the latest VM series lacks dedicated cache… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 18:16 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the `–keep` parameter in the purge command has been clarified to specify that it retains the latest x number of to-be-deleted tags per repository, rather than globally. This change emphasizes that the latest tags are determined by the last modified time for each repository matched by the provided `–filter` options, enhancing user understanding of how the command operates in… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-15 12:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation for ACR Transfer Troubleshooting has been updated to clarify that ACR Transfer supports artifacts with layer sizes up to 8 GB, and users should verify that all artifact layers are within this limit if transfers fail. Additionally, it now specifies that when using Managed Identity storage access mode, users must ensure the managed identity has sufficient RBAC permissions on the st… |
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| General 🗑️ Removal Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that to back `emptyDir` volumes with local NVMe disks, users must configure the kubelet storage path to point to an NVMe mount point during node initialization, which requires custom node bootstrap scripting. Additionally, it specifies that data is deleted if the Pod is removed from the node, rather than lost if rescheduled. Users are also instructed to specify the… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a note about the retirement of the Windows Annual Channel, providing users with important information regarding the support lifecycle and implications for their deployments. This addition helps users understand the timeline and necessary actions related to the transition away from the Annual Channel. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm options. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision their ALB Controller through the same options and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers res… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that users can set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods, depending on the deployment strategy chosen (BYO or ALB managed). This enhancement provides clearer guidance on provisioning the ALB Controller and Application Gateway resources, improving the overall setup process for users. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager’s support for Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters is in Preview, with specific limitations and requirements outlined. Users must ensure their Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster has at least 210 MB of memory and 2% of one CPU core available, reserves 3 pods for the Fleet Manager Arc extension agents, and does not modify the automatically c… |
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| Operations ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that clusters and node pools using the `Ubuntu` OS SKU will automatically migrate to Ubuntu 24.04 when upgrading the Kubernetes version to 1.35 or higher. Additionally, it clarifies that Ubuntu 22.04 is supported in Kubernetes versions 1.25 to 1.36, and users must update their OS SKU to a supported option to upgrade to Kubernetes version 1.37 and above. Users should… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on identifying impacted AKS clusters using Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM), providing a specific query for users to run in Azure Resource Graph Explorer. Additionally, it highlights the key benefits of migrating to Cilium Network Policy, emphasizing improved compliance with Kubernetes NetworkPolicy specifications, advanced traffic control features li… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that hostname redirection matches the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the request, which is particularly relevant for redirecting old domain names to new ones, such as from `contoso.com` to `fabrikam.com`. Additionally, users following the BYO or ALB managed deployment strategies are provided with updated instructions that include references to both the Add-on… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the bring-your-own (BYO) deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and the ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm options. This change provides users with more specific guidance on provisioning the ALB Controller, enhancing their deployment experience. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the AKS release tracker has been updated to clarify that AKS regularly releases security patches, bug fixes, component updates, and feature updates for all AKS clusters, providing real-time information on these releases by region. Additionally, the release tracker now includes a detailed breakdown of three independent release trains: AKS releases, AKS Kubernetes versions, and… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users should set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm options. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision the ALB Controller through the same options and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers resou… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-15 12:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation for ACR Transfer has been updated to clarify that the transfer of container images between Azure container registries now utilizes intermediary storage accounts, enhancing the ability to manage and migrate artifacts across different environments and clouds. Users can now set up import pipelines that automatically trigger when artifact blobs arrive in the target storage, making AC… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now emphasizes that Application Gateway for Containers requires certificates to be local to the AKS cluster and cannot be mounted from external volumes, making the use of Azure Key Vault with the Secrets Store CSI driver unsupported for certificates. Users are advised to sync certificates from Azure Key Vault to Kubernetes secrets or use cert-manager for automated management. Add… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-02-20 21:35 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on identifying impacted AKS clusters using Azure Resource Graph queries, specifically targeting clusters with Linux node pools that utilize Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM). Additionally, it emphasizes the recommendation to use Cilium for new deployments, highlighting its advantages such as support for Kubernetes-native policies and better performance… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-02-19 21:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when following the BYO deployment strategy, users must set up their Application Gateway for Containers resources and ALB Controller using either the Add-on or Helm methods. Additionally, for the ALB managed deployment strategy, users are instructed to provision the ALB Controller through the same methods and ensure the Application Gateway for Containers resourc… |
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