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aks autoscaler terraform architecture diagram
07Dec, 2025

AKS Autoscaling Node Pools with Terraform/OpenTofu — Turning Static Clusters into Elastic Infrastructure

In the previous article, we built a dedicated user node pool in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). In this post, we take the next step and introduce the AKS autoscaler Terraform configuration that transforms a static cluster into an elastic one. That setup is already a huge improvement over running everything …

aks additional node pool terraform architecture diagram
28Nov, 2025

Creating an Additional AKS Node Pool with Terraform/OpenTofu (Step-by-Step)

AKS additional node pool Terraform setups are one of the most practical ways to scale and isolate workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service. In this guide, we’ll create a fully functional user node pool and deploy workloads to it using Terraform/OpenTofu. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) becomes dramatically more flexible when you …

aks log analytics terraform diagram
24Nov, 2025

AKS Log Analytics with Terraform — How the FoggyKitchen Module Automates Azure Monitor Integration

AKS Log Analytics Terraform is one of the cleanest ways to enable Azure Monitor and Container Insights for your Kubernetes clusters. In this article, I’ll show how the FoggyKitchen AKS module automatically creates a Log Analytics Workspace and connects it to your cluster without any manual steps. Monitoring is one …

azure container registry terraform diagram
21Nov, 2025

Deploying Container Images to AKS Using Azure Container Registry: Why It Matters

In this guide, you will learn how Azure Container Registry Terraform works with AKS when deploying workloads with Terraform — a crucial workflow for any real-world Kubernetes project. When you start automating workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the first real challenge is not the cluster itself — it’s your …

AKS Kubenet vs Azure CNI
14Nov, 2025

Kubenet vs Azure CNI in AKS – What’s the Difference (with Terraform examples)

Introduction When building Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters with Terraform or OpenTofu, networking isn’t just configuration — it’s architecture.AKS supports two main network plugins: Kubenet and Azure CNI. Your choice between them determines how pods receive IPs, how traffic is routed, and how your cluster integrates with existing VNets.In this …

Azure Bastion Terraform diagram for private AKS access
11Nov, 2025

Azure Bastion with Terraform — Secure Access to Private AKS Clusters (Hands-On)

Deploying AKS in private mode is where Azure Bastion Terraform becomes essential. The public API endpoint disappears, your nodes sit deep inside a private subnet, and suddenly the big question is: How do you get inside — safely — without punching holes in your network? That’s exactly where Azure Bastion …

Architecture diagram of Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server deployed with Terraform/OpenTofu using Private DNS and delegated subnet.
27Oct, 2025

Deploying Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server with Terraform/OpenTofu — Private DNS, Subnet Delegation, and Lifecycle Control

In this post, we’ll explore how to deploy Azure PostgreSQL Terraform, using Private DNS, subnet delegation, and full lifecycle control. Databases are the heart of every cloud deployment. While compute instances can spin up and down in seconds, your data layer demands stability, privacy, and precision. In Azure, that’s where …

Azure VNet Peering vs OCI Local Peering Terraform architecture diagram
30Aug, 2025

Azure VNet Peering vs OCI Local Peering Gateway with Terraform

Introduction In this article, we compare Azure VNet Peering vs OCI Local Peering Terraform, two approaches to local connectivity in multicloud networking. When designing multicloud architectures, one of the most critical tasks is establishing secure and efficient network connectivity between workloads. Instead of routing traffic through the public internet — …

Azure Managed Disk Terraform architecture diagram showing direct attachment to backend VMs without iSCSI
15Aug, 2025

Creating Azure Managed Disks with Terraform/OpenTofu — and How It Differs from OCI

In this post, we’ll explore how to create and attach an Azure Managed Disk Terraform/OpenTofu, one of the simplest ways to automate storage provisioning in Azure. When you automate infrastructure across clouds, you quickly realize that “block storage” doesn’t mean the same thing everywhere.In this post, we’ll explore how to …