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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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Level
Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 01, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Create an AKS Cluster

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

  2. Challenge

    Deploy the Test Application

    Deploy the following Kubernetnes manifest:

    manifest.yaml

  3. 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.

  4. Challenge

    Test the Cluster

    Test the cluster and see if the app works!

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