Deploy an AKS Cluster with Service Principal Authentication

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The Challenge

You need a production-ready Kubernetes cluster on Azure with proper authentication and node management. AKS provides managed Kubernetes with automatic updates and scaling.

What You'll Build

  • AKS cluster with 3 nodes
  • Service principal authentication configured
  • SSH key pair for node access
  • RBAC enabled for security
  • Kubeconfig for kubectl access

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Best For

Use this prompt when you need a production Kubernetes cluster on Azure. Perfect for containerized applications, microservices, or when you need managed Kubernetes with Azure integration.

AKS Production Features

This deployment provides:

  • Managed Kubernetes - Azure handles control plane
  • Service Principal Auth - Secure cluster access
  • RBAC Enabled - Role-based access control
  • VM Scale Sets - Automatic node scaling
  • System Node Pool - Production-ready configuration

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