Kubernetes on Azure (AKS) Training in Metro Manila, Philippines

This course focuses on deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Participants will gain hands-on experience in setting up AKS clusters, integrating Azure services, implementing DevOps practices, and securing workloads on AKS. The course covers both beginner and intermediate-level Kubernetes concepts within the Azure ecosystem.

Course Agenda:

Kubernetes & Azure Foundations

• Introduction to Kubernetes concepts and AKS architecture

• Provisioning AKS clusters using Azure CLI, Portal, and ARM templates

• Node pools and autoscaling

• Deploying applications to AKS using kubectl

• Azure Container Registry (ACR) integration

Configuration, Networking, and Storage

• ConfigMaps, Secrets, and environment variable injection

• Kubernetes Services, Ingress Controllers, and Azure Application Gateway

• Persistent Volumes (PVs) and Azure Disks/Files integration

• Network Policies and security groups

• AKS identity and access management (AAD & RBAC)

CI/CD, Monitoring, and Best Practices

• CI/CD with Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions for AKS deployments

• Helm charts for app templating and deployment

• Monitoring and logging with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Prometheus/Grafana

• Implementing pod security policies and Azure Policy

• Backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization tips for AKS

Hands-on Exercises