Summary
This guide provides a detailed overview of the deployment process for Silk on Microsoft Azure. It outlines the architecture, deployment models, prerequisites, and high-level steps necessary to successfully prepare an Azure environment for launching a Silk deployment. The guide discusses the core components of Silk, including Silk Flex, which acts as the orchestration layer for managing the Silk DataPods, and how these components integrate with Azure infrastructure. It explains the two deployment models: Flex-Managed Mode, where Silk manages identity and resources automatically, and Customer-Managed Mode, which allows for greater control by the customer over networking and permissions. The document also details essential prerequisites such as Azure subscriptions, networking configurations, and permissions that must be established prior to deployment. Additionally, it lists the high-level steps involved in the deployment, ensuring that users have a clear roadmap for implementation.
