Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

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Duration

6 Days

Upcoming Batch

28 December 2026 - 04 January 2027

Batch Options

8 hours & 4 hours

Language

English / Arabic

Course Overview

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes, an open-source platform for automating container operations. With AKS, you can quickly create, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in the Azure cloud, reducing the complexity associated with setting up and maintaining your own Kubernetes infrastructure. AKS provides integrated development and deployment capabilities, allowing developers to focus on building applications rather than managing the underlying infrastructure. Additionally, it offers built-in monitoring, security, and scalability features, helping organizations achieve high availability and performance for their containerized workloads. By leveraging AKS, businesses can streamline their DevOps processes, enhance their operational efficiency, and accelerate the delivery of innovative applications.

Course Content

11 modules · 56 topics

01Module 1: Core Concepts3 topics

Overview of Container Orchestra9on
Introduction to Kubernetes
Understanding Kubernetes Architecture

02Module 2: Installation, Configuration & Validation4 topics

Introduction to Azure AKS Cluster
Lab: Create AKS Cluster
Lab: Explore AKS Cluster using kubectl
Lab: Setup Azure CLI on Local Desktop

03Module 3: Managing Resources7 topics

Understanding Pods, Labels & Selectors
Lab: Managing Pods
Lab: Managing Labels & Selector
Understanding Replication Controller & Replica Set
Lab: Deploying Replication Controller & Replica Set
Understanding Services – ClusterIP, NodePort & LoadBalancer
Lab: Creating & Managing Service

04Module 4: Scheduling4 topics

Manual Scheduling of Pods
Taint and Tolerations
Lab: Using Manual Scheduling or Taints and Tolerations
Lab: Node Selector and Node Affinity

05Module 5: Application Lifecycle Managemenu4 topics

Overview of Deployment
Deployment Strategies – Blue/Green & Canary
Lab: Deploying Applications as Deployment
Lab: Implementing Deployment Strategies on Deployments

06Module 6: Environment Variable5 topics

Plain Key
Config Map
Secret
Lab: Using Plain Keys, Config Map & Generic Secret as Environment Variables
Lab: Mount Environment Variable as Volumes

07Module 7: Storage7 topics

Understanding Volume Management in AKS
Types of Volumes Provisioning
Persistent Volumes
Persistent Volume Claim
Lab: Using PV & PVC to aUach Persistent Volume to a Pod using Azure Disk
Understanding Storage Class
Lab: Use AKS Provisioned Storage Class instead of Custom Storage Class

08 Module 8: Security6 topics

Introduction to Active Directory Authentication for AKS admins
Lab: Create AD Group and User and Enable AD for AKS
Lab: Access Azure AKS Cluster Resources using Azure AD User
Understanding Role, ClusterRole, RoleBinding& ClusterRoleBinding
Lab: Managing Roles and Role Binding
Lab: Managing Cluster Role and Cluster Role Binding

09Module 9: Autoscaling4 topics

Introduction to Cluster Autoscaler
Lab: Create AKS Cluster with Autoscaling enabled using Azure AKS
Introduction to Horizontal Pod Autoscaler
Lab: Create Horizontal Pod Autoscaler

10Module 10: Logging and Monitoring3 topics

Understand how to Monitor Application and Cluster Components
Lab: Understand how to Read Application & Cluster Component Logs
Lab: Deploying Prometheus & Grafana to Monitor K8s Cluster

11Module 11: Networking in Kubernetes9 topics

Understand Basics of Kubernetes Networking
Understand CNI
Understand Pod Networking Concepts
Understanding DNS of K8s
Understanding Ingress
Lab: Configure and Manage Ingress Rule
Understanding Namespace & Use-Cases
Lab: Creating Namespace & Deploying K8s resources in Different Namespaces
Lab: Load Balancer Service

Schedule Dates

4 upcoming batches

Session Type

Physical sessions run at our training facility.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Batch Dates	Duration	Batch Options	Language
28 December 2026 - 04 January 2027Next	6 Days	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
29 March 2027 - 05 April 2027	6 Days	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
05 July 2027 - 12 July 2027	6 Days	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic
11 October 2027 - 18 October 2027	6 Days	8 hours & 4 hours	English / Arabic

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FAQs

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Participants should have a basic understanding of cloud computing and containerization. Familiarity with Azure services and Kubernetes is beneficial but not required.

What will I learn from this course?

Participants will gain skills in:

Setting up and using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters.
Deploying and managing containerized applications.
Utilizing advanced Kubernetes features such as autoscaling, logging, monitoring, and networking.
Ensuring security and integrating with Active Directory

Will there be hands-on labs?

Yes, the course includes practical, hands-on labs where participants will apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios, gaining practical experience with AKS and Kubernetes.

Is there a certification upon completion?

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion from CounselTrain, validating their skills in using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information, you can reach out to CounselTrain’s customer service team via email or phone. Our representatives will be happy to assist you with any queries you may have.

How do I get access to the training materials?

Once enrolled, participants will receive access to all necessary training materials, including lecture notes, lab exercises, and additional resources through the CounselTrain learning platform.

This course includes:

Soft copy of Courseware
Certificate of Course Completion
Experienced and Professional Trainer
Lab and Exercises During Training
Sample Questions for Exam Preparation
Mock Test on the Last Day of Training
Exam Registration Guidance
5-Star Training Environment

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