Introduction to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Running modern applications at scale can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing thousands of containers across diverse environments. That is where Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) comes in. This video provides a comprehensive Overview of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and explains how it simplifies container orchestration by offloading the operational complexity of Kubernetes to Microsoft Azure. By learning how AKS automates cluster management, you will see how it empowers teams to focus on building applications instead of maintaining infrastructure.

What you will learn in this video

In this session, you will gain a clear understanding of the Azure Kubernetes Core Components of AKS, including the control plane, worker nodes, and node pools. You will discover the Azure Kubernetes Benefits of Using AKS, such as reduced operational overhead, built-in security, seamless scaling, and cost efficiency. The video also covers Azure Kubernetes How AKS Works, guiding you through cluster creation, networking options, and integration with Azure storage and monitoring tools. To make this practical, you will explore the Azure Kubernetes Typical AKS Workflow, from building container images to deploying workloads and performing rolling updates. Finally, you will learn about Azure Kubernetes Best Practices for AKS, including autoscaling, managed identities, network policies, and version upgrades to keep your clusters secure and efficient.

Why this video matters

Whether you are a developer, system administrator, or cloud architect, understanding AKS is essential for building modern, resilient, and scalable cloud applications. This video highlights not just how AKS functions but also why it has become a preferred choice for organizations across industries. By the end, you will see how AKS fits into real-world workflows and how its features can transform your approach to containerized applications.

Next in the series

This introduction is just the beginning. In the next video Containerization Fundamentals: From Docker to OCI, we will step back to examine the foundation of containers themselves, exploring how Docker revolutionized application deployment and how the Open Container Initiative is shaping the future of this ecosystem.