Summary

In this chapter, we have learned that AKS deployments are pretty straightforward when you are just getting started. However, that’s also a big risk. Kubernetes provides an almost endless list of features and requires considerable knowledge and configuration when you want to go to production. But once you get there, the sky is the limit. We see that Kubernetes is definitely an option for workloads with higher demands for resources and capabilities, and you can really configure it to your liking. Microsoft took away the complexity of vanilla Kubernetes by delivering a managed offering on top of it, making Kubernetes accessible to a broader audience. The integration capabilities that Azure provides with AKS are what makes it stand out compared to other public clouds with a managed Kubernetes offering.

In Part 2 of this book, we will be diving into actual production use cases, ranging from businesses in a start-up phase to businesses that are about to scale from the Small...