Mastering Helm: Using –set for Quick and Powerful Chart Customization

Reading Time: 3 minutesHelm is a powerful tool for managing Kubernetes resources, simplifying the deployment and configuration of complex applications. When deploying or updating a Helm chart, commands like helm install and helm upgrade –install allow you to install or upgrade releases effortlessly. The –set command adds a layer of flexibility, enabling you Read more…

Pod Disruption Budgets: Why They Matter in Kubernetes

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen managing workloads in Kubernetes, keeping your applications running smoothly during planned disruptions can be challenging. That’s where Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs) come in. They define policies for managing pod evictions gracefully, ensuring your services stay available without unnecessary downtime. This post explains what PDBs are, why they matter, best Read more…

AKS Preview Feature: Optimizing Upgrades with Undrainable Node Behavior

Reading Time: 3 minutesAzure 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 minutesIn 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 minutesWhen 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…