Welcome to the January 2025 Edition of the AKS Newsletter!

Happy New Year, AKS enthusiasts! ??

We’re kicking off 2025 with exciting updates, insightful resources, and a brand-new way to connect with the AKS community. This month’s newsletter highlights the latest product features, valuable community contributions, and a new initiative to engage directly with the AKS team.

Introducing AKS Community Calls

The Microsoft AKS team is thrilled to announce the launch of the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Community Calls! ?? These monthly sessions are your chance to explore the AKS roadmap, hear product announcements, and participate in live Q&A sessions with the AKS team.

?? When: Every third Wednesday at 8 AM PST (4 PM GMT). The first session is on January 15, 2025.

?? What’s covered: A detailed review of AKS features in development, public previews, and general availability.

This initiative is open to everyone! Learn more and register at aka.ms/AKS/CommunityCalls

Product and Documentation Updates

• Running MongoDB on AKS: Discover how to effectively deploy and manage MongoDB on AKS, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability for your database workloads.
• Azure Key Vault provider for Secrets Store CSI driver for AKS configuration options: Unlock secure and flexible configuration options for the CSI Secrets Store in AKS, enhancing secrets management for Kubernetes workloads.
• Enable Monitoring for Azure Container Storage with managed Prometheus: Follow this step-by-step guide to configure monitoring for Azure Container Storage using managed Prometheus, providing valuable insights into storage performance and health.
• Deploying Apache Airflow on AKS: Master the deployment and scaling of Apache Airflow on AKS to efficiently manage and orchestrate workflows in cloud-native environments.
• Running Ray on AKS: Explore how to deploy Ray on AKS, enabling scalable distributed computing for AI, machine learning, and other data-intensive workloads.

Community Contributions

• Deploy and Manage Applications with GitHub Copilot for Azure and AKS: This video demonstrates how to use GitHub Copilot for Azure to deploy and manage applications on AKS. Learn how Copilot can streamline your development workflow, simplify deployments, and enhance productivity in Kubernetes environments.

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Network Isolated Mode: This video introduces the new Network Isolated Mode in AKS, detailing how it enhances security by isolating cluster resources from public networks.
• Deploying ZFS Scratch Storage for NVMe on AKS: Learn to implement high-performance ZFS scratch storage with NVMe for demanding workloads on AKS, optimizing speed and efficiency.
• Seamless Metric Export for AKS: Simplify the process of routing AKS metrics to any destination, enhancing observability and improving operational insights across platforms.
• Exploring AKS Pricing Tiers: Free, Standard, and Premium: Dive into the features and benefits of AKS pricing tiers to determine the ideal option for your specific workload requirements and budget.

Events

• AKS Webinars: Expand your expertise by joining upcoming AKS webinars. Learn from industry experts about the latest features, best practices, and innovative use cases.

Closing Thoughts

As we embark on 2025, we’re excited to continue building and innovating with you. Don’t miss out on this month’s new initiatives, including the AKS Community Calls, webinars, and hands-on resources. Let’s make this year about collaboration, growth, and thriving with AKS! ??