Deploy Applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Kubernetes on Azure is now table stakes for cloud-native teams—and AKS eliminates the infrastructure headache. This course gets you deploying real applications to production-grade clusters fast, with practical labs you can run immediately in Azure sandboxes.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for DevOps engineers and cloud architects moving workloads to Kubernetes without deep ops experience. The 76-minute format is punchy, but you’ll need basic Docker and Azure familiarity to extract full value.
What This Course Covers
The course walks you through AKS cluster provisioning, container image deployment, and managing application lifecycle within Kubernetes. You’ll configure networking, handle scaling, and troubleshoot common deployment patterns—all with hands-on labs in Pluralsight’s sandboxes so you’re not risking your own infrastructure.
Wayne Hoggett covers practical scenarios: rolling updates, resource limits, service exposure, and integration with Azure DevOps pipelines. By the end, you’ll confidently move containerised applications from your local environment to a managed Kubernetes cluster that scales automatically.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- DevOps engineers: Transitioning teams to Kubernetes without managing control planes yourself—AKS handles that burden.
- Cloud architects: Evaluating Azure’s managed Kubernetes offering and need hands-on proof it fits your deployment strategy.
- Backend developers: Moving from VMs or App Service to container orchestration; need to understand AKS without deep ops background.
May not suit:
- Kubernetes beginners: Course assumes you understand containers and basic Kubernetes concepts; start with foundational Kubernetes training first.
- Azure novices: Requires working knowledge of Azure portal, resource groups, and CLI; not an Azure 101 course.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Deploy Applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) take?
1 hour 16 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one sitting, though hands-on labs may extend that depending on your pace.
Do I need an Azure subscription?
No. Pluralsight provides sandboxed lab environments included with your course access, so you can practise without incurring Azure costs.
What Kubernetes experience do I need?
Basic familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services) is assumed. If you’re new to Kubernetes entirely, complete a foundational course first.
Will this prepare me for production deployments?
Yes—you’ll learn deployment patterns, scaling, and troubleshooting relevant to production workloads. However, production readiness also depends on your organisation’s security, monitoring, and compliance requirements.
Course by Wayne Hoggett on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 16m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
