Use valid AKS cluster names#
Operational Excellence · Azure Kubernetes Service · Rule · 2020_06 · Awareness
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster names should meet naming requirements.
Description#
When naming Azure resources, resource names must meet service requirements. The requirements for AKS cluster names are:
- Between 1 and 63 characters long.
- Alphanumerics, underscores, and hyphens.
- Start and end with alphanumeric.
- Cluster names must be unique within a resource group.
Recommendation#
Consider using names that meet AKS cluster naming requirements. Additionally consider naming resources with a standard naming convention.
Notes#
This rule does not check if cluster names are unique.
Cluster DNS prefix has different naming requirements then cluster name. The requirements for DNS prefixes are:
- Between 1 and 54 characters long.
- Alphanumerics and hyphens.
- Start and end with alphanumeric.
Links#
- OE:04 Continuous integration
- Naming rules and restrictions for Azure resources
- Recommended abbreviations for Azure resource types
- Parameters in Bicep
- Bicep functions
- Azure deployment reference