Setting up and securing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

This comprehensive AKS workshop covers setup and best practices, emphasizing security through RBAC, Azure AD integration, Network Policies, and Pod Security Policies. Participants gain proficiency with essential tools like Azure CLI, kubectl, DataDog, and New Relic for monitoring. The hands-on Proof of Concept (PoC) ensures secure AKS deployment, scaling, and monitoring, empowering attendees with practical expertise.

Our expertise spans across various domains:

• Azure Cloud: We assist in setting up, migrating, managing, and securing your Azure environment using the Kubernetes service.
• Kubernetes Services: Dive deep into Kubernetes, covering everything from permissions, probes, scalability, and deployment strategies to advanced topics like Flux and Sealed Secrets.
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Preparation and Orientation:

• Explain AKS fundamentals and best practices.
• Introduce commonly used tools (Azure CLI, kubectl, Helm). AKS Deployment:
• Walk through setting up AKS securely.
• Discuss cluster design, node pools, and scaling.
• Security Implementation:
• Focus on securing AKS with RBAC, Azure AD integration.
• Implement Network Policies and Pod Security Policies. Monitoring and Maintenance:
• Introduce monitoring tools (DataDog, New Relic, Azure Monitor).
• Cover cluster updates, backups, and maintenance. Proof of Concept (PoC):
• Supervise in hands-on AKS setup.
• Ensure the best security practices are applied.
• Review deployment, scaling, and monitoring.