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Exploring Advanced Networking
In this chapter, we will examine the important topic of networking. Kubernetes as an orchestration platform manages containers/pods running on different machines (physical or virtual) and requires an explicit networking model. We will look at the following topics:
- The Kubernetes networking model
- Standard interfaces that Kubernetes supports, such as EXEC, Kubenet, and, in particular, CNI
- Various networking solutions that satisfy the requirements of Kubernetes networking
- Network policies and load balancing options
- Writing a custom CNI plugin
By the end of this chapter, you will understand the Kubernetes approach to networking and be familiar with the solution space for aspects such as standard interfaces, networking ...
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