Create a Dockerfile using Automated Deployments in the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) extension for Visual Studio Code

In this article, you learn how to create a Dockerfile using Automated Deployments in the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) extension for Visual Studio Code. A Dockerfile is essential for Kubernetes because it defines the blueprint for creating Docker images. These images encapsulate your application along with its dependencies and environment settings, ensuring consistent deployment across various environments.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following resources:

• An active folder with code open in Visual Studio Code.
• The Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) extension for Visual Studio Code downloaded. For more information, see Install the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) extension for Visual Studio Code.

Create a Dockerfile using the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) extension

You can access the screen to create a Dockerfile using the command palette or the explorer view.

Command palette

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the command palette.

2. In the search bar, search for and select Automated Deployments: Create a Dockerfile.

3. Enter the following information:

   • Location: Select a location where you want to save your Dockerfile.
   • Programming language: Select the programming language your app is written in.
   • Programming language version: Select the programming language version.
   • Application Port: Select the port.
   • Cluster: Select the port in which your application listens to for incoming network connections.

4. Select Create.

Explorer view

1. Right click on the explorer pane where your active folder is open and select Create a Dockerfile.

2. Enter the following information:

   • Location: Select a location where you want to save your Dockerfile.
   • Programming language: Select the programming language your app is written in.
   • Programming language version: Select the programming language version.
   • Application Port: Select the port.
   • Cluster: Select the port in which your application listens to for incoming network connections.

3. Select Create.

For more information, see AKS extension for Visual Studio Code features.

Product support and feedback

If you have a question or want to offer product feedback, please open an issue on the AKS extension GitHub repository.

Next steps

To learn more about other AKS add-ons and extensions, see Add-ons, extensions, and other integrations for AKS.