How to Install AKS on Azure

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service offered by Microsoft Azure, simplifying the process of deploying, managing, and scaling container-based applications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing AKS on Azure, ensuring you have a foundational setup to deploy containerized applications seamlessly.

Prerequisites

An active Azure account (Official site).
Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts.
Azure CLI installed on your machine. You can download it from the official Azure CLI installation page.
A configured domain name for accessing your services (optional).

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Step 1: Log into Azure

az login

Open a terminal and type the command above to log in to your Azure account. This command will open a browser window for you to enter your credentials.

Step 2: Create a Resource Group

A resource group is a logical container for your Azure resources. Use the following command to create one:

az group create --name MyResourceGroup --location eastus

Step 3: Create an AKS Cluster

Now, you can create your AKS cluster using:

az aks create --resource-group MyResourceGroup --name MyAKSCluster --node-count 1 --enable-addons monitoring --generate-ssh-keys

This command creates a Kubernetes cluster named ‘MyAKSCluster’ with monitoring enabled and generates SSH keys automatically.

Step 4: Connect to Your AKS Cluster

az aks get-credentials --resource-group MyResourceGroup --name MyAKSCluster

With this command, you’ll configure kubectl to connect to your AKS cluster.

Troubleshooting Installation

If you encounter issues during installation, try checking the following:

Ensure that your Azure CLI is up-to-date.
Verify that your resource group names and cluster names are unique and not in use.
Check your account permissions, especially if you’re using an organizational account.

Refer to the official Azure Kubernetes Service documentation for more troubleshooting tips.