GitOps for Azure and AWS Deployments

In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, the adoption of GitOps practices stands out as a transformative approach to streamlining the deployment and management of applications and infrastructure. This chapter embarks on a detailed exploration of applying GitOps principles within the robust ecosystems of Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), two of the world’s leading cloud platforms. This chapter aims to unravel the complexities of leveraging cloud-native capabilities, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how to harness the full potential of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and AWS CodePipeline in a GitOps workflow.

Through real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical guidance, we delve into the nuances of setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, managing configurations, and ensuring consistent, automated deployments across...