Application Gateway Ingress Controller (AGIC) Made Easy

Course Title: Application Gateway Ingress Controller (AGIC) Made Easy

Headline: 🚀 "Master the Art of Web Application Deployment with AGIC on Azure - A Comprehensive and Practical Course!" 🌟

Course Description:

Are you ready to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native application deployment? Our Application Gateway Ingress Controller (AGIC) Made Easy course is meticulously crafted to empower you with the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to deploy and manage web applications efficiently on Azure.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

Understanding Containers and Microservices Architecture: 🐷

• Explore the fundamentals of Docker, Docker Hub, and the deployment of containerized applications.

Azure Essentials:

• Get familiar with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and the Azure Application Gateway, including a comprehensive look at Kubernetes basics and ingress controllers.

AGIC Setup and Advanced Scenarios:

• Learn various installation methods for AGIC, from Greenfield to Brownfield deployments, AKS managed add-on, or Helm chart-based installations.
• Understand networking considerations and the deployment process in detail.
• Configure AGIC for both public and private IPs and utilize VNET peering.
• Master scaling application gateways and managing annotations for custom configurations.

Routing and Configuration Mastery:

• Implement advanced routing features such as URL/path-based routing, hosting multiple sites, and subdomains.
• Customize health probes to match your application's needs.
• Use cookie-based affinity and other routing rules for complex scenarios.
• Secure your applications with SSL certificates, including creation or importation.

Security and Protecting Your App:

• Understand the Web Application Firewall (WAF) and its importance in securing your application.
• Learn about security considerations when deploying AGIC.

Advanced AGIC Configurations:

• Explore namespace restrictions and shared AGIC-managed gateways with other Azure resources.
• Integrate multiple ingress controllers within the same AKS cluster.

Monitoring, High Availability, and Scalability:

• Learn monitoring and troubleshooting techniques for AGIC and Application Gateway.
• Discover strategies for ensuring high availability of your deployments.
• Utilize Azure Front Door for optimized traffic routing.

By the End of This Course:

• You will have a deep understanding of AGIC and its capabilities within Azure.
• You will be equipped with practical skills to confidently deploy, manage, and monitor application gateways using AGIC.
• You will learn how to leverage advanced configuration options to ensure reliability and high availability for your applications.
• You will be able to implement security best practices, including SSL certificates and WAF integration.

Why This Course? 🎓

• Expert-Led Learning: Taught by Andrei Barbu, a Microsoft employee with extensive experience working with AKS and AGIC on a daily basis.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: A blend of theory and hands-on practice designed to cater to both beginners and seasoned professionals.
• Real-World Scenarios: Learn through real-world examples and case studies, ensuring you're ready to tackle any AGIC challenge.

Unlock the full potential of Azure's Application Gateway Ingress Controller with this meticulously designed course. Whether you're deploying your first web application or optimizing an existing setup, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed. 🎈

Join us now and transform your approach to Kubernetes-based web application deployment on Azure with AGIC! 🖥️✨