Blog Post Outline:
How to Call an AKS-Hosted Workload via Application Gateway Private Link and AGIC
Introduction
The cloud computing landscape is rapidly evolving and growing, and businesses must keep up with the latest trends to remain competitive. As part of this, Azure provides various services that help businesses take advantage of cloud capabilities. One such service is the Application Gateway Private Link (AGPL), which allows businesses to securely access Azure resources via a private connection. This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide on how to call an AKS-hosted workload via AGPL and AGIC.
What is an AKS-Hosted Workload?
An AKS-hosted workload is a workload that is hosted on the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). AKS is an open-source container orchestration system that makes it easy to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. With AKS, businesses can quickly deploy and manage applications across multiple nodes in a Kubernetes cluster.
What is Application Gateway Private Link?
Application Gateway Private Link (AGPL) is a secure connection between an Azure virtual network and an Azure resource. With AGPL, businesses can securely access resources in their virtual network without having to open public endpoints.
What is AGIC?
Azure Application Gateway Ingress Controller (AGIC) is an open-source Kubernetes ingress controller that provides routing to applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters. AGIC enables businesses to quickly deploy and manage applications in a Kubernetes cluster, without having to manually configure routes.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Call an AKS-Hosted Workload via AGPL and AGIC
Step 1: Configure the Virtual Network
The first step is to configure the virtual network. This involves creating a virtual network and subnet, and configuring the network and subnet settings. Once the virtual network is configured, businesses can move on to the next step.
Step 2: Create an Application Gateway
The next step is to create an Application Gateway. This involves selecting an existing virtual network and subnet, and configuring the Application Gateway settings. Once the Application Gateway is created, businesses can move on to the next step.
Step 3: Configure the Private Endpoint
The third step is to configure the Private Endpoint. This involves selecting the Application Gateway, and configuring the Private Endpoint settings. Once the Private Endpoint is configured, businesses can move on to the next step.
Step 4: Create an Ingress Controller
The fourth step is to create an Ingress Controller. This involves selecting the Application Gateway and the Private Endpoint, and configuring the Ingress Controller settings. Once the Ingress Controller is created, businesses can move on to the next step.
Step 5: Configure the Routes
The fifth step is to configure the routes. This involves selecting the Ingress Controller and configuring the routes. Once the routes are configured, businesses can move on to the next step.
Step 6: Deploy the Application
The sixth and final step is to deploy the application. This involves selecting the Ingress Controller and the routes, and deploying the application. Once the application is deployed, businesses can access it securely via the Application Gateway Private Link.
Conclusion
The cloud computing landscape is rapidly evolving and businesses must keep up with the latest trends to remain competitive. One such trend is using the Azure services to securely access resources. This blog post provided a step-by-step guide on how to call an AKS-hosted workload via AGPL and AGIC. Following the steps outlined in this guide, businesses can securely access resources in their virtual network without having to open public endpoints.
