Azure Container Services Docs – Weekly Update (2026-03-22 to 2026-03-29)
The most meaningful Azure Kubernetes Service, AKS Arc, Container Registry, Application Gateway for Containers, and Fleet Manager documentation changes from the last 7 days. AKS everywhere! Summaries are AI-filtered to skip trivial edits.
📊 Updates this week: ACR (8), AGC (3), AKS (103), Fleet (16)
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Learn how to create and manage persistent volumes using Azure Disks with the Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to provide scalable and reliable storage for your containerized applications. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on validating Key Vault secrets, providing users with specific commands to check the contents of the secrets store. Users can execute `kubectl exec` commands to list secrets and display a specific secret, enhancing their ability to verify and troubleshoot secret management in their deployments. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify the FQDN rules for the AKS konnectivity-agent, specifically regarding the requirement for the `*.hcp.<location>.azmk8s.io` rule for Node to API server communication. It now specifies that while this rule is necessary for clusters with the konnectivity-agent enabled, it is not required for private clusters since communication occurs over private network… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the support level Microsoft offers for the Dapr extension, including guidance on issue handling for extension operations and the Dapr runtime. Additionally, the language has been refined for better readability, such as changing "made easy with support for" to "made easy with support for" in the… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-28 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for troubleshooting the Agentic CLI for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that the content is in preview. Users can now find more detailed troubleshooting steps for Docker-related issues, Azure credentials, service accounts, and RBAC permissions, including specific commands to verify configurations and resolve common errors. Additionally, the article emph… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the Istio service mesh add-on and the application routing Gateway API implementation cannot be enabled simultaneously, requiring users to disable one before enabling the other. Additionally, it specifies that configuring HTTPS ingress access to HTTPS services via the TLSRoute resource is currently unsupported. Users are also informed that ConfigMap customizatio… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 00:48 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that the Application Gateway for Containers WAF supports only the Default Rule Set (DRS) 2.1 managed rule set, clarifying the version of the rule set that users can utilize. This change ensures users are aware of the specific version supported, which may impact their configuration and security settings. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to consistently capitalize "Ultra Disks" throughout the article, enhancing clarity for users. Additionally, the sections detailing how to create an AKS cluster and enable Ultra Disks on an existing cluster have been refined to emphasize the use of the `–enable-ultra-ssd` parameter, ensuring users understand how to configure their clusters effectively. These chan… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for installing the Dapr extension for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the installation process and improve readability. Users are now directed to the "Dapr production guidelines" for production environments and are provided with clearer command examples, such as using `<your-AKS-cluster>` instead of `<myAKSCluster>`. Additionally, sections have been rep… |
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| Operations ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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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 to Kubernetes version 1.35 or higher. Additionally, users should validate workloads relying on container runtime behavior with containerd 2.0 after migrating to Ubuntu 24.04. The support range for Ubuntu 22.04 has been updated to include Kubernetes versio… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-28 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify the prerequisites for creating a service account and configuring workload identity for the Agentic CLI in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Users are now explicitly instructed to use Azure CLI version 2.76 or later and to set their active subscription using the `az account set` command. Additionally, the steps for creating a Kubernetes service account an… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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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 parameters such as `–configuration-settings` and `configurationSettings`, allowing users to set Dapr configuration options more effectively. Additionally, the instructions for updating Dapr configuration settings now emphasize the need to recreate the extension with the d… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the soft delete policy does not support registries configured for geo-replication or artifact cache, removing the previous mention of zone redundancy. This change helps users understand the limitations of the soft delete feature when using specific configurations in Azure Container Registry. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| Networking ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that when using the `userAssignedNatGateway` option with bring-your-own virtual networking, both Standard and StandardV2 NAT Gateways are supported. It emphasizes that StandardV2 is recommended due to its zone-redundancy and superior bandwidth and throughput capabilities, providing users with clearer guidance on optimal configurations. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now recommends deploying a StandardV2 NAT gateway resource for zone-redundancy, which spans multiple availability zones and ensures continued outbound connectivity during a zone failure. This contrasts with the Standard NAT gateway, which only offers resiliency within its specific availability zone. Users should consider this updated guidance for improved network reliability in t… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-27 21:28 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes detailed connectivity requirements for the Application Gateway for Containers, specifying both outbound and inbound connectivity needs. Users can reference specific endpoints and ports necessary for operations, such as Azure ARM API and Entra AD authentication, as well as the backend health and metrics endpoints for troubleshooting. Additionally, it clarifies that fr… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes detailed information about the optional `maxConcurrency` field in the JSON file used for defining update strategies. Users can specify how many clusters can upgrade concurrently at both the stage and group levels, allowing for faster upgrades or more controlled rollouts. The examples provided clarify how to set these values, including fixed integers and percentages,… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a critical note advising users to disable any policies that block updating secrets before initiating the migration process, as this process will involve updating secrets. This change ensures users are aware of necessary preconditions to successfully migrate their key management services. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The tutorial on deploying Azure Container Storage in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to remove version-specific references, allowing users to deploy the latest version of Azure Container Storage without specifying version numbers. Additionally, a new requirement for a version pinning parameter `–container-storage-version 1` has been introduced for installation, and users are now i… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the update orchestration article has been enhanced to include a new feature, "Maximum Concurrency," which allows users to control how many clusters can upgrade concurrently within an update stage or group. Additionally, the auto-upgrade profile section now clarifies that users can generate an update run at any time using the `az fleet autoupgradeprofile generate-update-run` c… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-28 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for Azure Savings Plans has been updated to correct the link to the overview page, now directing users to the correct resource for understanding savings plans. This change ensures that users can access accurate information regarding the benefits and commitments associated with Azure Savings Plans, enhancing their ability to optimize costs effectively. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the `az aks –attach-acr` command is not supported for ABAC-enabled ACR registries configured with "RBAC Registry + ABAC Repository Permissions." Users must manually assign the `Container Registry Repository Reader` role using the Azure Portal, `az role assignment` CLI, or Azure Resource Manager to grant image pull permissions for these registries. This change… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) has been updated to reflect the deprecation of the `Auto` update mode, which is now an alias for `Recreate` mode, effective from VPA version 1.4.0 (AKS 1.34+). Additionally, a new `InPlaceOrRecreate` mode has been introduced, allowing for updates to Pod resource requests without restarts when possible, with fallback to eviction if necessary.… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on identifying impacted AKS clusters that utilize Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM), providing a specific Azure Resource Graph query for users to find Linux node pools. Additionally, it emphasizes the recommendation to use Cilium for network policies, highlighting its advantages over iptables-based solutions, and includes a cautionary note about the re… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on the retirement of the Windows Annual Channel, providing users with important information regarding the lifecycle and support for this channel. This addition helps users understand the implications of using the Windows Annual Channel in their AKS deployments. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-25 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for Azure Container Registry has been updated to clarify the introduction of key concepts, emphasizing that users have direct control over their container content. Additionally, the article now specifies that when addressing a registry artifact for push and pull operations, users should combine the fully qualified registry name, repository name, and an artifact tag or manifest di… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes important cautionary notes regarding the stop operation for AKS clusters that have `ValidatingWebhookConfiguration` or `MutatingWebhookConfiguration` configurations. Users are informed that such configurations may lead to a `ValidationError` during the stop/start process, particularly if wildcard rules are applied. The guidance provided outlines specific actions user… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a warning that the `Auto` update mode is deprecated since VPA version 1.4.0, and users are advised that if no update mode is specified, `Recreate` mode will be used instead. Additionally, the Vertical Pod Autoscaler components, including vpa-recommender and vpa-updater, are now highly available by default on AKS 1.34, running with two replicas each, enhancing resilie… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that Pod CIDR expansion is supported only on AKS clusters running Kubernetes version 1.33. This clarification helps users understand the version requirements for utilizing this feature effectively. |
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| Compute ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for Virtual Machines node pools in Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) has been updated to clarify that users can now perform multi-SKU manual scaling and single SKU autoscaling. Additionally, it emphasizes the requirement for a user-assigned managed identity with Network Contributor permissions when deploying into a custom virtual network. Users are also informed that when enabling… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for deploying an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster using Azure CLI has been updated to clarify that users can now deploy the cluster with default settings and a multi-container application. Additionally, users are instructed to replace placeholders for `<defaultPassword>` in the YAML manifest, ensuring they provide their own password for the RabbitMQ instance. The output exa… |
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| Compute ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for accessing AKS nodes has been updated to clarify the secure connection methods for both Linux and Windows nodes. Users can now find improved instructions on using the `kubectl debug` command, including updated example commands and details on SSH connections, specifically emphasizing the need for Azure CLI version 2.0.64 or later. Additionally, the section on accessing nodes vi… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the correct name of the Log Analytics table, changing it from `ContainerNetworkLog` to `ContainerNetworkLogs`. Additionally, the instructions now specify that after re-enabling, users should allow a short delay before new data appears in the updated `ContainerNetworkLogs` table. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes information on enabling the application routing Gateway API implementation, allowing users to manage ingress traffic using the Kubernetes Gateway API. This enhancement provides users with a more efficient way to handle ingress traffic in their AKS environments. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users must have Azure CLI version 2.79.0 or higher to utilize advanced container networking services. Additionally, the default behavior for enabling fully qualified domain name (FQDN) filtering policies has changed; users can now enable FQDN filtering by default with the `–enable-acns` parameter, while Layer 7 and FQDN policies can be enabled by setting the `… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that static private IP support is no longer in preview and requires Kubernetes version 1.34 or later, along with the `Microsoft.ContainerService/StaticEgressGatewayPreview` Azure Feature Exposure Control flag enabled. Users can define the gateway configuration by creating a `StaticGatewayConfiguration` custom resource, with an example YAML configuration provided for… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a note regarding the retirement of Flatcar Container Linux for AKS, emphasizing that there is no in-place migration path to another operating system. Users must create new node pools with a supported Linux OS, migrate their workloads, and then delete the old Flatcar Container Linux node pools. For further details on supported node OS options, users are directed to th… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify the process of migrating from Dapr OSS to the Dapr Extension for AKS. Users can now find improved instructions for checking existing Dapr installations and configuring them using the Azure CLI, with placeholders for cluster and resource group names. Additionally, the section titles have been refined for better readability, enhancing the overall user ex… |
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| General 🗑️ Removal Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that to utilize `emptyDir` volumes backed by 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 to another node, and emphasizes th… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes updated commands for creating Azure resources, specifically for setting up an AKS cluster with managed identity enabled. Users can follow the revised steps to create a resource group, an AKS cluster, connect to the cluster, create an Azure key vault, and set a secret in the key vault using the provided Azure CLI commands. This enhances clarity and ensures users have… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect changes in the Azure.Identity library for both .NET and Java. For .NET, users must now set `WorkloadIdentityCredentialOptions.IsAzureProxyEnabled` to `true` in version **v1.18.0-beta.3** to enable the `WorkloadIdentityCredential` identity binding mode, while Java users should call `enableAzureProxy()` on `WorkloadIdentityCredentialBuilder` starting fro… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the latest supported versions of Cilium for Azure CNI, with new entries for versions 1.34 and 1.35, both using Cilium 1.18.6. Additionally, the versions for 1.29, 1.30, 1.31, 1.32, and 1.33 have been updated to their respective latest patch releases, enhancing user access to improved features and security updates. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for deleting a node pool in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to reflect a change in the command parameter. Users can now use the `–ignore-pdb` flag instead of `–ignore-pod-disruption-budget` when executing the `az aks nodepool delete` command to bypass PodDisruptionBudgets. This change simplifies the command syntax while maintaining the same functionality. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 13:05 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify that the Azure Arc gateway simplifies network configuration specifically for AKS on Azure Local clusters. Users are now instructed to complete prerequisites for creating AKS clusters on Azure Local before using the Arc gateway, and they can find a complete list of required URLs and endpoints that must be allowed through their enterprise firewall. Addit… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a note specifying that each rollout strategy can define a maximum of 31 stages, which helps ensure reasonable execution times. This change clarifies the limitations users should consider when configuring their rollout strategies in Kubernetes Fleet. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for horizontal pod autoscaling customization in Istio has been updated to reflect a change in the section title, now referred to as "horizontal pod autoscaling HPA customization." This change clarifies the focus of the content, helping users better understand the specific customization options available for horizontal pod autoscaling in Istio. |
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| Compute 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-27 06:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes detailed instructions for granting the *Network Contributor* role to the managed identity associated with the virtual node add-on in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Users can follow the provided Azure CLI commands to assign the necessary permissions on the subnet used by virtual nodes, ensuring proper access and functionality for their deployments. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Managed Gateway API installation has been updated to clarify that the installation is now in preview. Users can now install the Managed Gateway API Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) on their AKS clusters and must ensure compatibility with specific add-ons, such as the Istio add-on, which requires a minimum version. Additionally, users are i… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section for TrendAI, detailing its capabilities in providing proactive security for cloud-native and containerized workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service. Users can benefit from a unified view of risk across container and runtime activities, enabling better prioritization and actionable insights for managing security in dynamic Kubernetes environments. Additiona… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when using the `Preferred` mode for LocalDNS in AKS, applying this mode will trigger a node reimage operation, allowing users to test their configuration without affecting DNS resolution. Additionally, a new section has been added detailing how to configure Cilium Network Policies to explicitly allow pod egress to LocalDNS IP addresses, including specific instr… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 22:08 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the addition of Kubernetes version 2603 as a supported version for AKS on Azure Arc. Users can now see that versions 1.31, 1.32, and 1.33 include 2603 in their supported release lists, enhancing clarity on available Kubernetes versions for deployment. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation now states that zone redundancy is enabled by default in select Azure regions for Azure container registries, enhancing resilience and high availability. Previously, users had to optionally enable this feature, which is part of the Premium service tier, to benefit from the replication across multiple availability zones. This change simplifies the setup process for users looking t… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for Azure Container Registry has been updated to clarify the configuration of geo-replications and the role assignment process. Users can now better understand how to assign ACR roles to various identity types, including Azure Container Apps and Azure Machine Learning identities, and the implications of using Microsoft Entra attribute-based access control (ABAC) for scoping role… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that once a cluster is created with a managed identity in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), users cannot revert to using a service principal. This change emphasizes the permanence of the managed identity choice during cluster creation. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that the AKS cost analysis add-on supports approximately 7,000 containers per cluster, contingent on the current 4-GB memory limit. This information clarifies the capacity users can expect when utilizing the add-on for cost analysis in Azure Kubernetes Service. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-27 17:10 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Kaito custom inference model has been updated to use the SmolLM2-1.7B-Instruct model instead of the previous Bloom-1B7 model, along with a new base image tag of 0.2.0. Users can now follow revised instructions for deploying the model, including updated commands for port forwarding and testing the inference service, which now utilizes the OpenAI Python client for interacti… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the AKS Automatic cluster has a preconfigured node resource group lockdown, which prevents changes to the MC_ resource group and restricts VNet links on the default Private DNS zone. Users are advised to utilize BYO VNET and BYO Private DNS for cross-VNet or custom DNS scenarios, with guidance provided in the updated section on creating a private AKS Automatic… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:12 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify the configuration process for the Application Gateway for Containers with Prometheus and Grafana. Users can now enable Prometheus metrics and container logs directly from the Azure portal by navigating to their AKS cluster, selecting the Monitoring tab, and configuring the necessary settings. Additionally, the section on Azure Monitor dashboards with G… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that zone redundancy is enabled by default for all Azure container registries in regions that support availability zones, applicable to all service tiers without additional cost or action required from users. Additionally, it emphasizes that the `–zone-redundancy` flag in the Azure CLI commands for creating and replicating registries is still available for backward… |
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| Compute 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes details on the new **GPUClockThrottling** feature, which allows users to monitor GPU clock throttling conditions that may indicate performance issues due to thermal, power, or hardware constraints. Additionally, the **UnhealthyNvidiaDevicePlugin** section has been added, informing users that the health of the NVIDIA device plugin service is monitored for GPU node poo… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary Get started with Cilium mTLS encryption for Advanced Container Networking Services on your AKS cluster. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Learn how to configure scheduler profiles to reduce idle costs and improve node utilization on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Secure ingress traffic with the application routing Gateway API implementation using AKV and the Secrets Store CSI Driver |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary Learn about the observability features available for Azure Kubernetes Application Network, including supported metrics, logs, and tracing capabilities, as well as workspace options for monitoring. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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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: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary Learn about Azure Kubernetes Application Network, a fully managed, ambient-based service network solution for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) that enables secure, policy-driven communication between services without sidecars or changes to your applications. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 22:13 | ||
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Summary Learn how to use Azure Kubernetes Application Network for traffic management with Istio ambient mode and Kubernetes Gateway API, including L4/L7 authorization policies, JWT claim-based routing, traffic shifting, and fault injection across multiple AKS clusters. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-27 17:10 | ||
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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: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Use the application routing add-on to manage ingress traffic on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using the Kubernetes Gateway API. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-27 06:01 | ||
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Summary Learn how the Cluster Health Monitor checker in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) runs data plane health checks and supports CoreDNS remediation. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary This article provides a conceptual overview of Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager multi-cluster networking. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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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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Summary Learn how to enable and view data plane and control plane logs for Azure Kubernetes Application Network in Azure Monitor using Container Insights and diagnostic settings. |
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Summary This article provides a conceptual overview of Cross-cluster networking for Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager. |
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Summary Learn how to create and manage persistent volumes using Azure Files with the Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to provide scalable and reliable storage for your containerized applications. |
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Summary Learn how to configure and view Azure Kubernetes Application Network metrics in Azure Monitor, including data plane metrics from your workloads and Azure Kubernetes Application Network components. |
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Summary Learn how to get started with Azure Kubernetes Application Network for AKS, including prerequisites, creating an Application Network resource, connecting an AKS cluster as a member, and managing resources. |
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Summary Learn about the security features in Azure Kubernetes Application Network, including mTLS, workload identities, certificate management, and authorization policies for secure service-to-service communication in AKS. |
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Summary Learn how to configure minor version upgrades for Azure Kubernetes Application Network members using self-managed and fully-managed upgrade modes, including how to select versions, initiate upgrades, and roll back if needed. |
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Summary Learn about the supported versions of Azure Kubernetes Application Network, their compatible AKS versions, and how to check available versions in your region. |
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Summary Learn how to create and manage persistent volumes using Azure Blob storage with the Container Storage Interface (CSI) driver in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to provide scalable and reliable storage for your containerized applications. |
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Summary Learn about the architecture of Azure Kubernetes Application Network including management plane, control plane, data plane, and multi-cluster service discovery. |
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Summary Learn how to use planned maintenance to schedule component upgrades for Azure Kubernetes Application Network members, including in-cluster data plane components and control plane components. |
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Summary An overview of Advanced Container Networking Services’ Cilium mTLS encryption capabilities on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). |
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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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Summary The documentation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to provide a clearer overview of using external identity providers with structured authentication. Users can now better understand how to configure these providers for control plane access, including support for industry-standard OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity providers like Google and GitHub, and the ability to implement custom… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to include support for Azure Blob storage alongside Azure Disks and Azure Files, enhancing users’ ability to manage persistent storage for containerized applications. Additionally, users are now informed that starting with Kubernetes version 1.26, in-tree persistent volume types f… |
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the OIDC issuer is enabled by default only for newly created AKS clusters running Kubernetes version 1.34 and above, while existing clusters require manual enablement regardless of the Kubernetes version. Additionally, it emphasizes that enabling the OIDC issuer on existing clusters necessitates an API server restart, which may cause brief downtime. Users are a… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that labels can be applied to member clusters to create stages and control the deployment order within each stage. Users can utilize the updated command to apply labels to member clusters, enhancing their ability to manage deployments effectively. |
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Summary The documentation has been updated to reflect the correct name of the Log Analytics table, changing it from `RetinaNetworkFlowLogs` to `ContainerNetworkLogs`. Additionally, it clarifies that after re-enabling, users should allow a short delay before new data appears in the `ContainerNetworkLogs` table. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now reflects that Azure CNI supports Windows Server 2025 (Preview) in addition to the previously supported Linux and Windows Server 2019 and 2022. This update allows users to utilize Azure CNI with the latest Windows Server version in preview, expanding their deployment options. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The tutorial now clarifies that users can create a cluster with fewer than three nodes, in addition to the previous requirement of a three-node cluster for optimal operation. This change provides more flexibility in cluster configuration and highlights the option to omit the node VM size parameter to use the default VM size if needed. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Azure Key Vault command has been updated to remove the location parameter from the `az keyvault update` command. Users can now update their Key Vault settings without specifying the location, simplifying the command usage. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-28 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the agentic CLI for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify the installation and usage instructions for both client and cluster modes. Users can now find detailed prerequisites, including the requirement for a Kubernetes service account with RBAC permissions before initializing cluster mode, and updated commands for verifying installation and cleanup proces… |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary Updates content with clarifications and improvements. |
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Summary The documentation has been updated to remove references to availability zones and zone redundancy in the context of creating, updating, viewing, listing, and deleting registries. Users will now find that the RBAC built-in roles for Azure Container Registry focus solely on registry SKUs, streamlining the information provided in the roles reference. |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that for Kafka deployments on AKS, the Azure Disk CSI driver provides persistent volumes backed by Azure Managed Disks, enhancing clarity on storage options. Additionally, the reference to "Premium SSD v2 disk configurations" has been updated to "Premium SSD v2 configurations," which may affect how users interpret the available storage configurations for different K… |
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| Compute ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the `GPU only` node conditions apply to all GPU node pools utilizing AKS-managed GPU drivers, rather than being limited to specific VM sizes. Additionally, it specifies that the `GPU only (managed GPU)` conditions are exclusive to node pools with the fully managed GPU experience enabled, enhancing user understanding of GPU health monitoring capabilities in AKS. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the guidance applies specifically to private AKS clusters created with API Server VNet Integration using a bring-your-own VNet configuration. Users can now follow detailed steps to expose the API server through a Private Link Service and connect it from a separate virtual network, including creating necessary subnets, configuring private DNS, and managing permi… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the AKS release tracker has been updated to clarify the types of updates provided, including security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates for AKS clusters. Users can now find detailed information on the regional breakdown of AKS releases, Kubernetes version updates, and node image updates, along with the ability to track real-time patch releases and manage maintenance sch… |
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Summary The documentation for upgrading an AKS cluster has been updated to clarify the steps for checking available Kubernetes versions and performing upgrades. Users can now navigate to the **Upgrades** section in the Azure portal to select the desired Kubernetes version and confirm the upgrade process more intuitively. Additionally, the examples provided have been updated to reflect changes in the outpu… |
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that when selecting a VM SKU that supports Ephemeral OS disks without specifying an OS disk size, AKS will provision an Ephemeral OS disk that scales with the VM’s temporary storage, provided it meets the minimum requirement of 128 GiB. Additionally, it emphasizes that the latest VM series, such as the Standard_E2bds_v5, has specific temporary storage limitations th… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-27 06:01 | ||
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Summary The documentation for configuring Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with availability zones has been updated to include instructions for using both the Azure CLI and Terraform. Users can now create AKS clusters and node pools that span multiple availability zones, with specific examples provided for both zone-spanning and zone-aligned configurations. Additionally, prerequisites for using Terraform ha… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on identifying impacted AKS clusters that use Azure Network Policy Manager (NPM), providing a specific query for users to run in Azure Resource Graph Explorer. Additionally, the benefits of migrating to Cilium Network Policy are detailed, highlighting features such as robust support for Kubernetes-native policies, extended capabilities like Layer 7 poli… |
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Summary The documentation for Fleet Manager has been updated to reflect an increase in support for joining up to 500 Kubernetes clusters, up from the previous limit of 200. This change allows users to manage a larger number of clusters, which can include a mix of AKS and Arc-enabled Kubernetes. Additionally, the feedback request has been updated to reflect this new limit, encouraging users to provide inpu… |
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Summary The documentation now specifies that all SKUs (Basic, Standard, and Premium) of Azure Container Registry have zone redundancy enabled by default in supported regions. This enhancement informs users that they can expect improved availability and resilience for their container images without needing to configure this feature manually. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users can configure both GitHub and Google Identity external identity providers for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) control plane authentication using structured authentication. Additionally, the article includes detailed steps for setting up JWT authenticator configurations for both identity providers, including specific JSON configurations and environment vari… |
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Summary The documentation now specifies that users need a custom domain name enabled on their Azure OpenAI account for Microsoft Entra authorization, with updated references to "Foundry Tools" instead of "Azure AI services." This change clarifies the context in which the custom domain name is applicable, ensuring users have the correct information for setup. |
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| Operations 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the AKS upgrade process has been updated with new diagrams that enhance the visual representation of the upgrade steps. Users can now refer to clearer illustrations for the initial cluster setup, node cordoning and draining, and the blue-green deployment strategy, which provide better guidance on managing upgrades and ensuring application availability during the process. Thes… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes updated instructions for installing and updating the `aks-preview` Azure CLI extension, specifying that the minimum version required is `14.0.0b6`. Additionally, users can register the `AdvancedNetworkingL7PolicyPreview` feature flag and verify its registration status, enhancing their ability to utilize advanced networking policies in Azure Kubernetes Service. |
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| General ✨ Update Modified: 2026-03-25 23:26 | ||
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Summary The documentation now specifies that Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Local supports the NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 GPU model, along with its corresponding VM sizes, which include Standard_NC16_RTX6000Pro_1 and Standard_NC32_RTX6000Pro_2. Additionally, the GPU model names have been standardized to "NVIDIA" throughout the document, enhancing clarity for users. |
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Summary The documentation now emphasizes that users of the application routing add-on for AKS should migrate to the application routing Gateway API implementation for a more robust ingress traffic management experience. Additionally, it clarifies that production workloads will continue to be fully supported through November 2026, and users do not need to switch to a different ingress product immediately. |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation for manually scaling nodes in an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster has been updated to clarify that users must disable the cluster autoscaler to force a user node pool to scale to 0 nodes. Additionally, it now specifies that users can allow autoscaling to zero nodes on autoscaled user node pools by setting the `–min-count` parameter of the Cluster Autoscaler to 0. These cha… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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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 prerequisites has… |
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| Operations 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that users can utilize the `maxUnavailable` parameter to upgrade using existing nodes rather than adding new ones, enhancing control over the upgrade process. Additionally, it emphasizes lowering the `maxSurge` setting to minimize extra capacity requirements during upgrades. For detailed guidance, users are directed to the updated sections on customizing unavailable… |
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Summary The documentation now clarifies the default disk types used by AKS when ephemeral OS disks are not available, specifying that Standard SSDs are used if Premium SSDs are incompatible. Additionally, the comparison table for Standard SSDs and Standard HDDs has been updated for consistency, enhancing clarity on their performance characteristics and typical use cases. Users can better understand the im… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-28 06:02 | ||
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Summary The documentation for the Agentic CLI for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has been updated to clarify that it is currently in preview. A new table has been added that summarizes the ideal use cases and characteristics of the two deployment modes: **client mode** and **cluster mode**, helping users choose the best option for their environment. Additionally, best practices for using the Agentic CLI h… |
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Summary The documentation now clarifies that the `node-image` cluster autoupgrade channel is considered legacy and should no longer be used, while Linux unattended upgrades remain disabled by default for both the legacy `node-image` and `NodeImage` channels. Additionally, the examples for the `az aks create` and `az aks update` commands have been updated to use placeholder parameters, enhancing clarity fo… |
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| General ♻️ Rework Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation has been updated to clarify that Azure Premium SSD v2 disks require node pools deployed in regions that support these disks, with a reference to the supported regions. Additionally, the text now specifies that a persistent volume claim (PVC) can use the previously created storage class to create an Ultra Disk. Users should note that Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and t… |
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| General 🆕 New Modified: 2026-03-26 21:00 | ||
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Summary The documentation now includes a new section on the supported migration path for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), specifying that migration is only supported to Azure CNI Overlay from Azure CNI (Node Subnet) or Kubenet, and that this operation is irreversible. Additionally, it clarifies that when migrating from Kubenet, a user-assigned managed identity is required to detach the route table, and it… |
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