Deploying a Kubernetes Cluster Using Azure Kubernetes Service

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Deploying a Kubernetes Cluster Using Azure Kubernetes Service

In this lab, you will be creating a Kubernetes cluster using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). You will create the cluster through Azure Cloud Shell. You will learn how to easily create a cluster with just a few commands. Understanding how to create your cluster through the command line will give you the advantage of having granular control over your cluster and understanding exactly whats going on under the hood. For this lab, you should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes.

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Create an AKS Cluster

Create cluster in the East US region using the Azure portal.
Challenge

Deploy the Test Application

Deploy the following Kubernetnes manifest:

manifest.yaml
Challenge

Configure System Node Pool

During cluster creation, configure the node pool to have a minimum of 1 and maximum of 3 nodes with Autoscale enabled.
Challenge

Test the Cluster

Test the cluster and see if the app works!

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