Overview of Azure Kubernetes with Sitecore

    Setting up Kubernetes for Sitecore involves several steps to ensure a smooth deployment and operation. 

Here's a high-level overview of the process:

1. Download Kubernetes Specifications: Sitecore provides a complete set of Kubernetes specifications that you can download from their official website.
2. Installation Guide: Along with the specifications, there's a comprehensive installation guide that takes you from a clean instance of Kubernetes to a fully deployed, running instance of Sitecore 10.x versions.
3. Understanding Kubernetes Concepts: If you're new to Kubernetes, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with its concepts like Clusters, Nodes, Pods, etc. The Kubernetes website offers tutorials to help you grasp these key concepts.
4. Automating Container-Based Deployment: Automating the deployment process is different from traditional methods. Once your images are built and available in the Container Registry, you'll update the specifications to reference the new image tags and push these to the Kubernetes instance. Kubernetes will then create new pods based on the new container images and manage traffic switching.
5. Deploying Content Changes: The Sitecore CLI, released with version 10, simplifies content updates. With a few commands, you can authenticate with the Identity Server, push content changes, and perform a full publish.
6. MVP Site Example: For a practical example, you can refer to the MVP site repository released by Sitecore as open-source, which demonstrates an end-to-end process of deploying Sitecore on Kubernetes.

Automating a container-based deployment is a bit different than a typical deployment.The diagram below illustrates the entire end-to-end process flow:

For a more detailed setup, you can refer to the resources provided by Sitecore, which include a complete installation guide and specifications for deploying Sitecore on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Additionally, there are guides available for deploying Sitecore on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), which can be adapted for other cloud providers.

Please note that the specifics of the setup can vary depending on the version of Sitecore and the Kubernetes environment you are using. It's always best to refer to the latest official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information.