Deploy Docker image to Kubernetes Cluster | CI-CD for Azure Kubernetes Service

Key Steps:

1. Introduction to Kubernetes and Pods:

   • Explanation of Kubernetes and its core components, such as pods and nodes.

   • Overview of AKS and its functionalities.

2. Setting Up Azure DevOps Project:

   • Creation of an Azure DevOps project with a sample web application.

   • Installing required extensions (like Kubernetes extension).

3. Creating Resources:

   • Using the Azure Cloud Shell to create a container registry and AKS.

   • Setting up an Azure SQL Server and database.

4. CI/CD Pipelines:

   • Configuring the Azure build pipeline:

     • Pulling the Docker image.

     • Building the application and deploying it to the Docker image.

     • Pushing the image to the private container registry.

   • Configuring the Azure release pipeline:

     • Deploying the database to the Azure SQL Server.

     • Pulling the image from the container registry.

     • Deploying the application to AKS.

     • Configuring load balancers and monitoring the deployment.

5. Monitoring and Scaling:

   • Using Kubernetes Dashboard and Azure monitoring tools to observe the deployed application and manage resources.

6. Demo:

   • Step-by-step demonstration of deploying the application, scaling, and monitoring using command-line tools and Azure portal.

Highlights:

• Full integration with Azure pipelines.

• Automation of deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes.

• Emphasis on CI/CD best practices and using Kubernetes orchestration efficiently.

This structured approach simplifies the process of deploying Docker images to Kubernetes clusters while leveraging Azure services for smooth integration and management.