Hey everyone! I'm curious if anyone has successfully set up a build and release pipeline for deploying applications to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). What tools or code did you use? Were there any tutorials that helped you along the way?
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I went through the official documentation and built my pipeline using Azure DevOps since I have AKS clusters. It's a good starting point! Just dive into the docs; they have a lot of useful info.
If you want something easy to start with, consider using prebuilt solutions like Argo CD. It could save you a lot of setup time!
I originally used GitHub Actions, but later moved to Argo CD for a full GitOps setup. It's pretty seamless. If you're using GitHub Actions now, switching to Argo CD could be beneficial for managing your workflows better!
Check out the blueprints they offer; there's a bunch of examples using Terraform and CDK. Those resources, along with their best practices guide, should help you set everything up smoothly.
We use GitLab for our pipelines and Argo CD for deployments on Azure AKS. It works well for us! We've created a suite of components that teams can choose from based on their needs. Good luck with your project!
If you're struggling with the documentation, consider using resources like ChatGPT. Setting up the cluster shouldn't be too hard. Make sure to get the necessary tools for cloud communication, and try Argo CD for continuous delivery. You can even generate YAML files using AI tools. Just remember, the first deployment might run into a few bumps, but that's perfectly normal! Just troubleshoot and try again!
Thanks for the tips! Any specific tools I should download?
Nice! Do you think it's worth the switch?