AKS Upgrade Overview

🚀 Learn everything through my Ultimate guide on AKS Upgrades! DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not represent the views of Microsoft. This video was recorded before I joined Microsoft. This content is based solely on publicly available information and personal experience. Nothing here should be interpreted as official Microsoft guidance, commitments, directions, or support statements. Viewers should always refer to the official Microsoft Learn documentation for the most accurate and up‑to‑date details. 🔗 LINKS https://releases.aks.azure.com/webpage/index.html https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/node-image-upgrade https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/upgrade-aks-cluster?tabs=azure-cli https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/upgrade-cluster#-frequently-asked-questions https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/upgrade-scenarios-hub#-pro-tips https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/aks-communication-manager) https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/upgrade-cluster#set-auto-upgrade-channel https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/auto-upgrade-node-os-image?tabs=azure-cli https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/aks-production-upgrade-strategies https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/upgrade-scenarios-hub Tools you could use: https://github.com/doitintl/kube-no-trouble https://trivy.dev/latest/ https://sonobuoy.io/ https://github.com/aquasecurity/kube-bench https://github.com/FairwindsOps/polaris https://github.com/itaysk/kubectl-neat https://www.datree.io/ 🎥PLAYLIST / RELATED VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3h90GqBp7A https://youtu.be/dXqlmts2yG0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLAw6Rk457Y&list=PLvliyonONHbQrnswoFD2sP78a2hFp5uv2 ☕ BUY ME A COFFEE TO SUPPORT MY WORK https://ko-fi.com/thedevopsrunner 🌐 FIND ME AT Blog: https://thedevopsrunner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionel-gurret/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thedevopsrunner 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more expert insights and certification tips! https://www.youtube.com/@thedevopsrunner?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱️⏱️ Video Chapters: ⏱️⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The AKS Upgrade Process 02:04 - AKS Node Image Upgrades 03:23 - AKS Cluster Kubernetes Version Upgrade 04:42 - Auto Upgrade Feature 06:52 - Upgrade Strategies 07:59 - Bonus: Tools You Can Use 08:58 - Pro Tips