Scalable DevOps Practices with Azure: Automating Secure Kubernetes Deployments

Abstract

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-native architectures, efficient and secure application deployment becomes crucial. This paper explores the integration of DevOps practices with Microsoft Azure to automate Kubernetes (AKS) deployments, enforce security best practices, and optimize CI/CD pipelines. It highlights infrastructure as code (IaC), Azure-native services, and secure deployment strategies to ensure operational resilience and scalability. The content is structured to provide both conceptual insights and hands-on implementation guidance, covering every aspect from development to observability.