Mastering Kubernetes with Azure and AKS

Mastering Kubernetes
Using Azure and AKS — From Fundamentals to Expert

The complete guide to Kubernetes mastery on Azure — created by practitioners, for practitioners.

Whether you're just starting with containers or preparing for certification exams, this comprehensive guide takes you from zero to production-ready expertise.

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What You'll Get

📚 700+ Pages of expert content covering every Kubernetes and AKS topic
❓ 369 Practice Questions with complete answer key
🧪 42 Hands-On Labs with step-by-step instructions
📝 3 Practice Exams to test your readiness
📋 Quick Reference Cheatsheets for kubectl, Azure CLI, and more
🎯 Exam-Focused Content aligned with real certification objectives

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13 Comprehensive Modules

FOUNDATION
1. Kubernetes & AKS Fundamentals — Control plane, worker nodes, AKS architecture, K8s 1.31+ features
2. Cluster Creation & Configuration — CLI, Portal, Terraform, Bicep, node pools, upgrades

CORE SKILLS
3. Networking Deep Dive — Azure CNI, Kubenet, CNI Overlay, Cilium, network policies, ingress, service mesh
4. Storage Solutions — Azure Disks, Files, Blob storage, CSI drivers, snapshots, performance tuning
5. Security & Identity — Azure AD, Kubernetes RBAC, Workload Identity, Key Vault, Pod Security, Defender

OPERATIONS
6. Workloads & Scheduling — Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, Jobs, Helm, Kustomize
7. Scaling & Performance — HPA, VPA, Cluster Autoscaler, KEDA, spot instances, resource quotas
8. Monitoring & Logging — Azure Monitor, Container Insights, Prometheus, Grafana, KQL queries

ADVANCED
9. CI/CD & GitOps — Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ACR, Flux, Argo CD, canary deployments
10. High Availability & DR — Availability zones, multi-region, Velero, Azure Backup, DR planning
11. Advanced Features — Virtual nodes, Azure Arc, confidential containers, WASM, GPU nodes, Dapr

MASTERY
12. Troubleshooting & Best Practices — Debugging, diagnostics, common issues, production patterns
13. Comprehensive Quiz Bank — All 369 questions organized by module with complete answer key

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Prepare for These Certifications

🏆 AZ-104 — Azure Administrator Associate
🏆 AZ-305 — Azure Solutions Architect Expert
🏆 AZ-400 — DevOps Engineer Expert
🏆 CKA — Certified Kubernetes Administrator
🏆 CKAD — Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

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Who This Guide Is For

✅ DevOps Engineers deploying applications to Kubernetes
✅ Platform Engineers building and managing AKS clusters
✅ Cloud Architects designing Azure-native solutions
✅ Developers containerizing and scaling applications
✅ IT Professionals transitioning to cloud-native technologies
✅ Certification Candidates preparing for Azure or Kubernetes exams

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What Makes This Different

🎯 Complete Journey — Takes you from fundamentals to expert, not just exam prep
💻 Hands-On Focus — 42 real labs, not just theory and bullet points
🔄 Current Content — Kubernetes 1.31+ and latest AKS features (2025 Edition)
📊 Comprehensive — Covers topics other guides skip or skim over
✨ Professional Quality — Clean design optimized for reading and reference

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Technical Details

• Format: PDF (optimized for screen and print)
• Pages: 700+
• Questions: 369 with answer key
• Labs: 42 hands-on exercises
• Kubernetes Version: 1.31 and newer
• Edition: 2025 Complete Edition

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FAQ

Q: Is this an official Microsoft publication?
A: No, this is an independent study guide created by PodsOfWisdom. It's not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation or The Linux Foundation.

Q: Will this guarantee I pass the certification exam?
A: No study guide can guarantee exam success. However, this comprehensive content covers all the knowledge areas you need to be well-prepared.

Q: How current is the content?
A: This guide covers Kubernetes 1.31+ and AKS features as of the 2025 Edition.

Q: Do I need an Azure subscription for the labs?
A: Yes, for hands-on labs you'll need Azure access. Azure offers a free tier with $200 credit for new accounts.

Q: Can I share this with my team?
A: The personal license is for individual use. Contact us for team licensing options.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This is an independent publication by PodsOfWisdom. Not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation or The Linux Foundation.