Kubernetes & Azure Arc | Run AKS clusters on Windows PCs

New hybrid deployment options for Azure Kubernetes Service enabled by Azure Arc. As a developer, see how to deploy AKS on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 IoT devices at the edge, as well as improve integration with Azure AD for secure access to AAD-enabled resources. For admins, get key updates on Azure Fleet Manager, a single management view for your Kubernetes clusters, along with monitoring updates using managed Grafana and the Prometheus add-on for aggregated insights.
Principal PM Lead for Azure Kubernetes Service, Jorge Palma, shares how AKS combined with Azure Arc gives you the ability to run AKS anywhere you need it.
► QUICK LINKS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:36 - Demo: Deploy an on-prem Arc-enabled AKS cluster
03:56 - Create a new app version to add support
05:22 - Apply changes to production environment
06:11 - AKS updates
07:58 - Wrap up
► Link References:
Deploy your own AKS clusters at https://aka.ms/AKSQuickstart
Start a trial at https://aka.ms/AzureArc
Get up and running using our Jumpstart at https://aka.ms/AzureArcJumpstart
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