From Manual to Automated: Deploying Applications on Azure AKS with HELM

Deploying Applications on Azure AKS using HELM

Are you looking for an efficient and hassle-free way of deploying applications on Azure AKS? Well, HELM can be your perfect solution! HELM is an open-source package manager that simplifies the process of deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes. By utilizing HELM, you can take advantage of pre-built application components and templates, enabling you to reduce deployment time and ensure consistency across environments.

Manual Deployment using HELM

The first method of deploying applications on Azure AKS using HELM involves manual deployment. This method enables you to deploy applications without requiring any additional tools or third-party software. Instead, you'll be using the HELM CLI to manually deploy applications on AKS.

The first step in the manual deployment process is to install HELM on your local machine. Once installed, you'll have to configure the HELM CLI to connect to your AKS cluster. This can be achieved by setting the Kubernetes context to your AKS cluster.

After configuring the HELM CLI, you'll have to create a new HELM chart that encapsulates your application and all its dependencies in a single package. It includes the necessary configuration files, templates, and scripts required to deploy and manage the application on AKS. Once you have your HELM chart, you can deploy it on AKS by running the helm install command.

Azure DevOps Deployment using HELM

The second method of deploying applications on Azure AKS using HELM is via Azure DevOps. Azure DevOps provides a complete CI/CD pipeline to automate your software delivery process. By combining HELM and Azure DevOps, you can not only deploy your applications quickly but also ensure your deployment conforms to industry best practices.

The first step in deploying applications using Azure DevOps is to create a new pipeline. You can do this by creating a YAML file that defines the stages and steps required to deploy your application. Once you have your YAML file, you'll need to configure Azure DevOps to deploy your application. This involves creating a Kubernetes service connection that points to your AKS cluster and configuring the pipeline to use HELM to deploy your application.

After configuring your pipeline, you can test and deploy your