CNI Plugins

How do I troubleshoot Kubernetes networking issues?

Troubleshooting Kubernetes networking issues is challenging because it spans multiple abstraction layers: pods, services, network policies, and the underlying infrastructure. Here’s a systematic approach. 1. Understand the Scope Identify the specific symptom: Pods can’t talk to each other? Services unreachable? External access broken? DNS lookups failing? Determine whether the problem hits one pod, one namespace, […]

How do I configure Kubernetes network policies for pod-to-pod communication?

Configuring Kubernetes Network Policies for pod-to-pod communication means defining rules that control traffic flow between pods. Network Policies are a Kubernetes resource that secures your cluster by limiting communication based on labels, namespaces, and IP blocks. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Prerequisites Network plugin: Ensure your cluster uses a CNI plugin that supports Network Policies […]

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