AKS Preview Feature: Optimizing Upgrades with Undrainable Node Behavior

Reading Time: 3 minutes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has just released a new preview feature called Optimize for undrainable node behavior, designed to make the upgrade process smoother. This feature lets you control how upgrades handle nodes that can’t be drained, reducing disruptions and keeping your cluster running more predictably during upgrades. If you’ve Read more…

FQDN Filtering in AKS: Enhancing Security with Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS)

Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s cloud-native world, securing your Kubernetes clusters is more critical than ever. Traditional IP-based security measures often fall short in dynamic environments where IP addresses change frequently. This is where Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) filtering comes into play, offering a more efficient and scalable way to manage network Read more…

Optimizing AKS Upgrades to Improve Performance and Minimize Disruptions

Reading Time: 2 minutes When managing AKS clusters, ensuring smooth upgrades with minimal disruptions is key to keeping your applications running efficiently. By fine-tuning your upgrade strategy, you can improve performance and reduce downtime. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to optimize upgrades in AKS using features like Planned Maintenance Windows, Max Read more…

Implementing Deployment Safeguards in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): A Step-by-Step Guide

Reading Time: 4 minutes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) introduces Deployment Safeguards, a feature designed to enforce Kubernetes best practices through Azure Policy controls. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to set up and leverage Deployment Safeguards for more secure and compliant Kubernetes deployments. Understanding Deployment Safeguards Deployment Safeguards are designed to enforce Read more…