Scaling Kubernetes Securely and Reliably with AKS

Learn practical strategies for scaling Kubernetes clusters securely and reliably using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in this 46-minute conference talk from Microsoft Ignite 2025. Discover how to manage large-scale Kubernetes deployments as AI adoption grows, with real-world lessons from operating clusters at enterprise scale. Explore AKS's enterprise-grade scalability capabilities that support millions of workloads across hybrid cluster environments, and understand how Microsoft's M365 platform has aligned with Azure by adopting Kubernetes for improved efficiency. Master the two AKS operating models - Standard and Automatic - and learn when to apply each approach for optimal results. Dive into Azure Kubernetes Fleet Manager for global capacity management and intelligent cluster placement strategies. Gain insights into automated workload upgrade rollouts across multiple environments, ensuring consistent multi-cluster management across hybrid and edge deployments. Understand smart scheduling techniques specifically designed for AI workloads and discover tools that simplify multi-cluster operations. Learn about Local DNS implementation for improved latency and reliability in distributed environments. Whether you're scaling to thousands of nodes or fine-tuning cluster performance, acquire actionable techniques to enhance your Kubernetes operations and maintain security standards at scale.