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In this specialization, you will dive into Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), exploring networking, cluster setup, and advanced configurations. By mastering AKS, you'll understand Kubernetes on Azure, from basic clusters to optimizing scalability and security.
The specialization starts with an introduction to AKS architecture and progresses through hands-on sessions on managing pods, creating deployments, and scaling workloads. You will learn to secure and manage network traffic with techniques like Azure Bastion, network isolation, and API management.
You will work with advanced networking features such as Kubernetes DNS, networking plugins, egress traffic management, and ingress routing. You’ll also gain expertise in securing communications within AKS clusters with TLS/HTTPS and managing cluster secrets.
Designed for cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and IT admins, this specialization helps you manage containerized applications on Azure. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to set up, configure, and manage AKS clusters, secure network communications, scale workloads, monitor resources, and troubleshoot common issues with your Kubernetes environments.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout this specialization, you will engage in multiple projects that challenge you to apply real-world AKS management skills. From setting up AKS clusters to securing network traffic with TLS certificates, you'll gain hands-on experience in managing and troubleshooting real-world Kubernetes environments on Azure. You'll also explore monitoring strategies using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure your clusters run efficiently and securely.
