Deploying ASP.NET Core 3 Microservices Using Kubernetes and AKS
Microservices architectures demand orchestration at scale—and Kubernetes has become the industry standard. This course equips you to containerise ASP.NET Core applications and deploy them confidently to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), bridging the gap between local development and enterprise cloud infrastructure.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for .NET developers transitioning to cloud-native architectures. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes manifests, and AKS deployment pipelines. The 2-hour format is tight; expect to revisit sections if you’re new to containerisation.
What This Course Covers
The course walks you through containerising ASP.NET Core 3 applications using Docker, then progresses to Kubernetes fundamentals—pods, services, deployments, and configuration management. You’ll learn how AKS abstracts Kubernetes complexity, allowing you to focus on application reliability rather than cluster administration. Practical labs cover image registry integration, scaling strategies, and health checks.
You’ll also explore real-world scenarios: rolling updates, resource limits, and networking between microservices. By the end, you’ll understand how to structure .NET applications for horizontal scaling and deploy them to production-grade Kubernetes clusters on Azure. Marcel de Vries, a recognised authority in cloud-native .NET, ensures the content reflects current industry practices.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- ASP.NET Core developers: Ready to move beyond monolithic deployments and embrace microservices architecture on Kubernetes.
- DevOps engineers supporting .NET teams: Need practical knowledge of AKS deployment patterns and container orchestration for C# applications.
- Cloud architects evaluating Kubernetes for .NET workloads: Seeking hands-on validation that AKS is the right fit for your organisation’s microservices strategy.
May not suit:
- Docker/Kubernetes beginners: This course assumes familiarity with containerisation concepts; you’ll struggle without prior Docker experience.
- Non-.NET technologists: Content is tightly scoped to ASP.NET Core; limited value if you’re deploying Node.js, Python, or Java services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Deploying ASP.NET Core 3 Microservices Using Kubernetes and AKS take?
The course is 2 hours 7 minutes of video content. Plan for 4–6 hours total, including hands-on labs and practice deployments.
Do I need Azure credits or an AKS cluster to complete this course?
Pluralsight provides sandboxed labs, so you can learn without setting up your own Azure subscription. However, having an Azure account (with free credits) lets you experiment further post-course.
Is this course up-to-date for ASP.NET Core 6 and later?
The course focuses on ASP.NET Core 3 fundamentals. Kubernetes and AKS principles remain consistent across .NET versions, but you may want to cross-reference Microsoft’s latest ASP.NET Core documentation for version-specific features.
What’s the difference between this and learning Kubernetes generically?
This course bridges .NET-specific concerns—application structure, configuration, logging—with Kubernetes deployment. Generic Kubernetes courses don’t address how ASP.NET Core apps behave in containers or integrate with Azure services.
Course by Marcel de Vries on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 7m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
