GitOps

Concept

An operating model in which environments, deployments and releases are managed declaratively through a Git repository.

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Key points about GitOps

GitOps is an operating model where Git is the single source of truth for your entire infrastructure, not just application code. · GitOps - Simply Explained
On AKS, GitOps is enabled with Flux through the Azure portal, pointing at a Git repository with deployment YAML. · GitOps - Simply Explained
Changing a value in YAML and committing it makes the cluster update, which is your first GitOps workflow. · GitOps - Simply Explained

Episodes about GitOps

GitHub Copilot, Clean Context, Automated Testing & AI…

2026-08-20 · Video on YouTube

Related M365.FM resources: For more on AI coding agents and clean repository context, see https://www.m365.fm/blog/copilot-not-responding-troubleshooting-guide-for-microsoft-users/ and…

GitOps - Simply Explained

2026-07-16 · Video on YouTube

GitOps is a modern approach to deploying and managing infrastructure and applications using Git as the single source of truth. Instead of making manual changes to cloud environments, every configuration change is stored, reviewed, and version-controlled in a…

Timeline of episodes about GitOps

Articles about GitOps (1)

Mastering the GitOps Workflow: From Code Push to Automated Reconciliation
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back, podcasters and tech enthusiasts! If you have been following our audio episodes, you know we love breaking down complex architectural concepts into pra…

Frequently asked questions

What is GitOps?

GitOps is an operating model where Git becomes the single source of truth for your infrastructure and everything that runs it, so changes are traceable, revertible and self-healing. · From the episode: GitOps - Simply Explained

How does GitOps make rollbacks easier?

Because every change is in Git, rolling back is as simple as a single command, according to the episode, and recovery time drops because of version control. · From the episode: GitOps - Simply Explained

How do I get started with GitOps on Azure?

Enable Flux on a small AKS cluster through the Azure portal and point it at a Git repository with a simple deployment YAML. Then change a value, commit and watch the cluster update. · From the episode: GitOps - Simply Explained

How does GitOps help security and compliance?

It prevents unauthorized changes and maintains a complete audit trail of modifications. The show notes say version-controlled infrastructure improves governance and compliance. · From the episode: GitOps - Simply Explained

What tools complement GitOps?

The episode mentions Flux, Kustomize and automated image updates with tools like Renovate or Dependabot. · From the episode: GitOps - Simply Explained

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