Discover What's New in the November Edition of the AKS Newsletter!

Hello, AKS enthusiasts! ?? November is a month packed with product updates, announcements, and exciting developments in the Kubernetes world. Why? Microsoft Ignite is happening this week, and KubeCon North America wrapped up last week! ??

If you're eager to catch up on everything AKS-related, we've got you covered with a wealth of resources:

• Want a quick overview? Check out the AKS blog for KubeCon for updates from the open-source community and AKS product team.
• Craving more details? The Ignite Book of News is your one-stop reference for all announcements, including those affecting AKS.
• Still hungry? Subscribe to the AKS YouTube channel, where you can catch Brendan Burns’ video on Microsoft’s open-source investments (watch here) and keep an eye out for recordings from the AKS Pre-Day, coming soon!
• Looking for KubeCon sessions? Most talks were recorded and are already available on the CNCF YouTube channel. You can also find session slides on the KubeCon schedule webpage.

Let's dive into this month’s newsletter for the latest AKS product updates, community highlights, and much more. Let’s keep building and innovating together! ????

Product and Documentation Updates

• Ignite 2024: AKS Enabled by Azure Arc: Discover new capabilities and expanded workload support.
• Ignite 2024: Azure Backup for AKS: Elevating compliance and cyber resilience for cloud-native applications.
• Ignite 2024: Scale, Secure, and Optimize AKS: Tools and features to help you get the most out of AKS.
• Ignite 2024: Announcing Conversational Diagnostics for AKS: Streamlining troubleshooting with AI-powered diagnostics.
• Ignite 2024: AKS Security Dashboard (Preview): Gain comprehensive security insights in one place.
• Ignite 2024: New AKS Monitoring Experience: Unified insights for simplified cluster observability.
• Ignite 2024: Optimize for Undrainable Node Behavior (Preview): Enhance cluster stability during upgrades.
• Ignite 2024: Intelligent Cross-Cluster Resource Placement with Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager: Simplify resource management across clusters.
• Ignite 2024: Cluster Resource Overrides in Fleet Manager: Customize cluster-scoped resources efficiently.
• Ignite 2024: Dynamic System Node Pool Creation in AKS Automatic: Automate node pool scaling effortlessly.
• Ignite 2024: Trusted Launch for AKS: Strengthening security for Kubernetes workloads.
• Ignite 2024: Block Pod Access to Azure Instance Metadata Service (Preview): Improving security posture by restricting access.
• Security Container Access to Resources Using Built-in Linux Security Features: Leverage Linux-native security features to control and secure container access to resources, improving workload isolation and reducing vulnerabilities.
• Azure Linux 3.0 Preview on AKS v1.31: Test the latest advancements in the Azure Linux Container Host.
• Set Up FQDN Filtering in Advanced Container Networking Services: Enhancing network security with ease.
• Effortless Kubernetes Deployment with the AKS VS Code Extension: Simplify cluster provisioning using Visual Studio Code.
• General Availability of Advanced Container Networking Services: Strengthen security and operations with new features.
• Delete an Azure Kubernetes Service Node Pool: Simplify cluster management by easily removing unused or unnecessary node pools from your AKS clusters.
• Configure Static Egress Gateway in AKS: Improve outbound traffic control for your clusters.
• What is the Azure Linux Container Host for AKS? Learn about the Azure Linux Container Host, a lightweight and secure OS platform optimized for running container workloads on AKS.
• Use Microsoft Entra Authentication with Chaos Studio AKS Faults: Secure and simplify testing fault scenarios.
• Automate Cluster and Node Image Upgrades with Fleet Manager (Preview): Simplify multi-cluster updates efficiently.
• Container Insights Log Schema: Understand the updated log schema for Container Insights, designed to provide clearer metrics and logs for monitoring and managing AKS clusters effectively.
• Use Azure Container Storage with Local NVMe and Volume Replication: Enhancing storage options for AKS workloads.
• Update Existing Clusters to Use User-Assigned Managed Identities: Strengthening identity management in AKS.
• Best Practices for Monitoring AKS Proactively: Learn how to set up proactive monitoring for AKS using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and alerts to ensure cluster health and performance.

Community Contributions

• Azure Day with Kubernetes at KubeCon North America 2024 - Part 1: A recap of key takeaways and AKS advancements.
• Azure Day with Kubernetes at KubeCon North America 2024 - Part 2: Further highlights from the AKS team’s presentations.
• Self-Hosted GitHub Runners on AKS Using Azure Files: Deploy scalable GitHub runners on AKS with Azure storage integration.
• Dynamic Resource Allocation, Devices, and Drivers on Kubernetes: Explore advanced topics in Kubernetes resource management.
• AKS Preview Feature: Optimizing Upgrades with Undrainable Node Behavior: Insights into a new preview feature enhancing stability during updates.
• GitHub Copilot for Azure: Deploying to AKS: Accelerate deployments with GitHub Copilot and Azure integration.
• Advanced Container Networking Services – Azure Power Lunch: A deep dive into the capabilities of Advanced Container Networking Services for AKS.

We hope this edition helps you stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving Kubernetes ecosystem. If you have any feedback or topics you’d like to see covered, feel free to reach out. Let’s keep building, innovating, and thriving with AKS! ??