Reading Time: 6 minutesRecently I spotted something new in the AKS CLI preview. Flatcar showed up as a valid OS SKU for Linux node pools. As someone who’s been running AKS clusters for years, I was curious to see what this CNCF-backed immutable OS brings to the table, so I spun up a Read more
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
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
Reading Time: 5 minutesOver the past several years, I’ve immersed myself in Kubernetes, navigating its complexities and integrating it into various projects. This extensive experience highlighted certain challenges, particularly for those of us with a strong PowerShell background. Recognizing these pain points led me to develop KubeDeck, a suite of PowerShell tools aimed Read more
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
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
Reading Time: 2 minutesHey everyone! Today, I’m excited to share a new feature that’s just hit preview in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). If you’ve ever wrestled with managing IP addresses for API server access, you’re going to love this. Azure has introduced the ability to use Service Tags for API Server authorized IP Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesAzure 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn an era where security is paramount, the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of Trusted Launch in its preview phase. This cool new feature is all about giving your AKS nodes – which are basically the backbone of your AKS clusters – Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey there Azure enthusiasts! I’ve got some cool news to share from the AKS front. If you’ve been looking for more flexibility with network policies in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), your prayers have been answered although it is currently still in preview. Let’s dive right in and see what this Read more