Azure kubernetes service Archives

Setting Up Distributed Tracing with Tempo on AKS: Azure Blob Storage Backend and Private Link Connectivity

Reading Time: 5 minutesRecently, I was tasked with implementing distributed tracing for a microservices platform running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The requirements were clear: use Grafana Tempo for trace storage, Azure Blob Storage as the backend for cost-effectiveness, and ensure all connectivity remained private for security compliance. What started as a straightforward Read more

By Pixel Robots., 3 weeks ago October 2, 2025

AKS

Connecting to a Private AKS Cluster with Azure Bastion – No Jump Box Needed!

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have been following me for a while, you will know I am a big fan of Private AKS clusters. Keeping your API server off the public internet is one of the easiest wins for improving cluster security. The problem?Connecting to them has never been that smooth. With a Read more

By Pixel Robots., 3 months ago August 12, 2025

AKS

Tracking AKS Docs and Releases – My New Tool

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you have been following my blog for a while you will know I like to keep up to date with all things AKS. Over the years I have built up a routine of checking the docs, scanning the release notes, and making sure I do not miss anything important. Read more

By Pixel Robots., 3 months ago August 9, 2025

AKS

AKS VMSS node pools: 3 config models and real-world lessons with deallocated nodes

Reading Time: 2 minutesIntro I recently ran into capacity issues in Azure and saw firsthand how AKS VMSS node pools behave when you use deallocated nodes to speed up start-times. I’ll walk through the three node-pool zone models documented by Microsoft, then share what really happened in my setup and how I worked Read more

By Pixel Robots., 3 months ago August 5, 2025

AKS

Cost-Optimised Add-on Scaling in AKS: Right-Size Your System Add-ons (Preview)

Reading Time: 6 minutesRecently, while catching up on the latest AKS release notes, I spotted a brand-new preview feature that promises to trim unnecessary CPU and memory usage from system add-ons: cost optimised add-on scaling.In a nutshell, Microsoft has wired the managed Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) into key AKS add-ons (think CoreDNS, Workload Read more

By Pixel Robots., 4 months ago June 20, 2025

AKS

AKS Managed Namespaces Now in Preview

Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently while testing out the latest version of the aks-preview Azure CLI extension, I stumbled across a new preview feature: Managed Namespaces in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). At the time of writing, this feature hasn’t been officially documented by Microsoft, but you can already try it for yourself using the Read more

By Pixel Robots., 5 months ago May 28, 2025

AKS

How to Set Up an AKS Node Pool maxCount Alert Using KQL and ARG

Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re running an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster, you know how critical it is to monitor your node pools, especially when they hit their maximum node count and can’t scale further. Recently, I faced the challenge of building an Azure alert that dynamically checks every node pool in an Read more

By Pixel Robots., 6 months ago May 1, 2025

AKS

Introducing the AKS Security Dashboard: Now in Preview

Reading Time: 2 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has rolled out a new feature in preview: the AKS Security Dashboard. This dashboard centralizes security insights, making it easier for cluster administrators and resource owners to identify and address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations directly from the AKS portal. Security is one of the top concerns for Read more

By Pixel Robots., 9 months ago January 21, 2025

AKS

Exploring AKS Pricing Tiers: Free, Standard, and Premium

Reading Time: 2 minutesOver time, I’ve been asked by customers and people online about the different pricing tiers in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). It’s a great question because understanding the right tier for your needs can save money and ensure your applications run smoothly. In this post, we’ll dive into the Free, Standard, Read more

By Pixel Robots., 9 months ago January 15, 2025

AWS

Amazon EKS Auto Mode vs Azure AKS Automatic: The Better Managed Kubernetes Solution?

Reading Time: 4 minutesAlright, I’ll admit it, I’m a bit biased towards Azure AKS. It’s hard not to be, given the depth of automation and integration it offers. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a solid effort from AWS, and EKS Auto Mode is definitely a step in the right direction. It’s Read more

By Pixel Robots., 11 months ago December 2, 2024