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Efficient management of Kubernetes deployments is essential for organisations seeking to harness the power of cloud-native technologies. ArgoCD, a declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, emerges as a robust solution. It facilitates the automation of deploying applications according to configurations stored in Git repositories, thereby aligning the state of applications in a Kubernetes cluster... Read more » The post Managing Kubernetes deployments with ArgoCD appeared first on Cloud Computing News.

Are your DevOps teams equipped with the right monitoring tools? Discover the 15 essential capabilities of a robust observability platform in our guide. From versatile alerting options to seamless cloud integration, learn how to choose the best tools for your needs. Read more: #DevOps #Monitoring #Observability #CloudComputing

Before you click "deploy," consider these points: 🧐 Costs aren't just about the price tag. They involve complex factors like storage, data transfer, and the type of database. ⚠️ Watch out for unexpected charges, like egress fees. Moving data out can cost you! 🛠️ Operational tasks still need your attention. From managing backups to ensuring data can be restored, the responsibility is yours. 🔄 Be prepared for service changes. Today's solution might not be tomorrow's. For more insights, subscribe to DevOps Bulletin for the latest DevOps tips: https://lnkd.in/etMHrzud

The DevOps that we now know brings embedded security, infrastructure management, cloud capabilities, and continuous monitoring. See what trends are in store for it in 2025: https://lnkd.in/dNu3k6rJ #Zymr #devops #CloudInfrastructure #TechnologyTrends #techtrends

🚀 New blog! Managed DevOps Pools offers a hassle-free experience for managing Azure DevOps agents at scale, saving you lots of time without compromising on security or flexibility! Check out my latest blog on Managed DevOps Pools, where you will learn about: • What Managed DevOps Pools is • How Managed DevOps Pools is placed in Azure (high-level design) and what it does • How to setup private networking and what kind of image types the resource offers • How to use the pools in Azure DevOps 🔗 Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eWAcyNbZ Enjoy the read! #azure #azurebicep #azuredevops #microsoftlearn #cloudmarathoner #infrastructureascode #MVPBuzz

𝟳 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼... 📌 Thinking about running Kubernetes on Azure? Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a powerful tool, but to really get the most out of it, you need to know a few tricks of the trade 👀 1️⃣ 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Tired of manual deployments? GitOps is your best friend! By treating your infrastructure as code, you can use tools like ArgoCD and Helm to automate deployments. Helm, in particular, simplifies the management of Kubernetes applications by packaging them as Helm charts, making it easier to deploy, version, and roll back changes. It’s a game-changer! 2️⃣ 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Kubernetes can be complex, so monitoring is crucial. With AKS, you can easily integrate Azure Monitor or Prometheus to track your clusters’ health and performance. Remember, visibility is key to catching issues early before they become full-blown problems. 3️⃣ 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 No one likes surprises on their cloud bill. Take advantage of AKS’s scaling features to automatically adjust resources based on demand and integrate tools like Azure Cost Management to keep an eye on your usage. 4️⃣ 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 Scaling isn’t just about adding more resources; it’s about doing it efficiently. AKS’s horizontal pod autoscaler lets you scale your applications based on metrics like CPU and memory usage. Just set it and forget it, and your apps will scale up or down as needed, ensuring they perform optimally under any load. 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 Integrating AKS with Azure DevOps can streamline your CI/CD pipelines. Automate your testing, deployment, and even rollbacks with ease. Plus, you can set up multi-stage pipelines to ensure your code moves smoothly from dev to production. 6️⃣ 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨 Security is non-negotiable. Start with the basics: enable Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration, use Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to limit permissions, and regularly audit your cluster with Azure Policy. Keeping your cluster secure is all about layering protections and staying vigilant. 7️⃣ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 Don’t forget about securing your containers themselves. Use tools like Azure Defender for Kubernetes to scan your images for vulnerabilities. Keep your containers updated and only use trusted base images. Even with AKS, remember: Kubernetes is just code for unexpected surprises at 2AM 😅. Learn more about K8s with Microsoft Azure (AKS) below 👇🏾 #Microsoft #Azure #Kubernetes #AKS #DevOps #CloudComputing #CloudSecurity #InfrastructureAsCode #Docker #Cloud #Security #GitOps #Helm #CICD

Monitor and manage containerized applications with Grafana and Managed Kubernetes, two popular open-source tools that will enhance your application's performance and reliability. 💪 Thanks to their powerful combination, you can: 📊 Create informative dashboards to visualize application performance. 🔍 Centralize monitoring from a single dashboard. 🚨 Quickly resolve issues thanks to automated alerting. 📈 Ensure scalability and reliability under heavy loads. Our latest tutorial will show you how to efficiently set up Grafana with UpCloud Managed Kubernetes. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/dKzWQdXp #tutorial #grafana #kubernetes #applicationmanagement #cloud

🚀 Streamlining Azure Resource Management: Elevating IaC with Azure DevOps 🚀 Excited to share my latest Medium article: "Streamlining Azure Resource Management: Best Practices for IaC Success with Azure DevOps". This comprehensive guide dives deep into the transformative power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) when integrated with Azure DevOps, offering a strategic blueprint for managing Azure resources with unparalleled efficiency and reliability. I cover everything from foundational concepts to advanced practices, including: The pivotal role of understanding core concepts like IaC and Azure DevOps. Choosing the right IaC tool tailored to your needs—be it Terraform, ARM Templates, or Pulumi. Version control best practices to ensure seamless management and collaboration. Automation via Azure Pipelines to enhance consistency and reduce manual errors. Secure management of secrets with Azure Key Vault, crucial for protecting sensitive information across environments. The importance of monitoring, auditing, and continuous learning to stay ahead in the ever-evolving IaC landscape. Whether you're new to IaC or looking to refine your approach, this article is packed with actionable insights tailored to your organizational needs. Let's embark on this journey towards more secure, collaborative, and compliant infrastructure management. Read, share, and let's discuss how these practices are shaping the future of cloud infrastructure. #AzureDevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudComputing #DevOps #Azure #Security #ContinuousLearning #TechInnovation https://lnkd.in/d932wuuG

🚀 New blog! Are you deploying to Azure and do you use Azure DevOps environments solely for approvals or do you want to have more control on deployments to sensitive environments? Then read my latest blog on how to configure approvals and checks on service connections to improve deployment security! This blog covers: • How to configure a service connection to require an approval and what happens in each scenario using multiple jobs, multiple service connections, and in multiple stages. • The security benefits of service connection approval over Azure DevOps environments. • How to audit and monitor the removal of approvals and checks on service connections. https://lnkd.in/ezXJCkr4 Thanks for reading! 🙌 #azure #azuredevops #devopssecurity #microsoftcloud #microsoftlearn #cloudmarathoner #azurepipelines #mvp #mvpbuzz

𝟱 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺... 📌 As enterprises adopt the cloud, setting up a well-architected foundation becomes very important. This is where Azure Landing Zones come into play! They provide a blueprint for your cloud environment, and by pairing this with Terraform's infrastructure as code capabilities, you can ensure consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments! Here are some best practices to follow: 1️⃣ 𝑺𝙩𝒂𝙧𝒕 𝒘𝙞𝒕𝙝 𝙖 𝙘𝒍𝙚𝒂𝙧 𝙗𝒍𝙪𝒆𝙥𝒓𝙞𝒏𝙩 𝙩𝒉𝙖𝒕 𝒊𝙣𝒄𝙡𝒖𝙙𝒆𝙨: - Subscription Management: Organise subscriptions for your environments (e.g., Dev, Test, Prod) for organisation and better cost management. - Resource Organisation: Use Resource Groups to group related resources. - Networking/Connectivity: Set up Virtual Networks (VNets) and subnets, ensuring they follow your organisation’s IP addressing strategy. 2️⃣ 𝙄𝒎𝙥𝒍𝙚𝒎𝙚𝒏𝙩 𝙍𝑩𝘼𝑪 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝑮𝙤𝒗𝙚𝒓𝙣𝒂𝙣𝒄𝙚 𝙋𝒐𝙡𝒊𝙘𝒊𝙚𝒔: Principle of Zero Trust! This means setting up strict permissions so that people only have access to what they really need. By doing this, you can prevent accidental deletions and ensure that everything stays in order! How: - Define roles and assign them to users, groups, and service principals. - Set up Azure policies to enforce governance. For example, no VNet deletion, no VMs of a certain size, tags for organisation and tracking etc. 3️⃣ 𝙈𝒐𝙙𝒖𝙡𝒂𝙧𝒊𝙨𝒆 𝒀𝙤𝒖𝙧 𝙏𝒆𝙧𝒓𝙖𝒇𝙤𝒓𝙢 𝘾𝒐𝙙𝒆: Break down your Terraform configurations into reusable modules. This could include: - Networking Module: Define VNets, subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs). - Identity Module: Configure RBAC with Azure Active Directory, roles, and policies. - Security Module: Implement security controls like Azure Policy and Azure Security Centre. 4️⃣ 𝑨𝙪𝒕𝙤𝒎𝙖𝒕𝙚 𝙬𝒊𝙩𝒉 𝑪𝙄/𝘾𝑫: Automate the deployment and management of your landing zones by integrating Terraform with CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps, Github Actions): - Version Control: Store Terraform code in a version control system like Git. - Automated Testing: Use tools like Terratest to validate Terraform configurations. - Continuous Deployment: Automate deployments with pipelines that validate, plan, and apply changes. 5️⃣ 𝙈𝒐𝙣𝒊𝙩𝒐𝙧 𝙖𝒏𝙙 𝙈𝒂𝙞𝒏𝙩𝒂𝙞𝒏: Set up monitoring and logging to keep an eye on your Azure environment: - Azure Monitor: Track performance and health of resources. - Log Analytics: Centralise logs for easier troubleshooting and analysis. - Alerts: Configure alerts to notify you of critical issues or policy violations. By combining Azure Landing Zones with Terraform, you can build a scalable, secure, and compliant cloud foundation combined with consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments! #Azure #Terraform #CloudInfrastructure #DevOps #CloudBestPractices #InfrastructureAsCode #IAC #LandingZone #Architecture #Cloud #SolutionsArchitect