Networking & Ingress
4 articles from official documentation
Mastering DNS for Kubernetes Services and Pods
DNS is crucial for service discovery in Kubernetes, allowing Pods to communicate seamlessly. Understanding how Kubernetes manages DNS records can save you from frustrating connectivity issues in production environments.
- →Understand how Kubernetes creates DNS records for Services and Pods to facilitate service discovery.
- →Use A and AAAA records for normal Services to manage IP addressing effectively.
Mastering Kubernetes Services: The Key to Network Application Exposure
Kubernetes Services are essential for exposing your applications running in Pods. With the right configuration, you can seamlessly manage traffic routing and access. Dive into how to set up a Service and avoid common pitfalls.
- →Understand the role of Services in exposing Pods over the network.
- →Configure `targetPort` correctly to ensure traffic reaches the right container port.
Mastering Ingress in Kubernetes: Routing Traffic Like a Pro
Ingress is your gateway to managing HTTP and HTTPS traffic in Kubernetes. With precise routing rules, you can control how external requests reach your services. Understanding its configuration is crucial for a smooth production environment.
- →Define routing rules in the `spec` section of the Ingress resource.
- →Set `defaultBackend` to handle unmatched requests effectively.
Mastering Kubernetes Network Policies: Control Your Pod Traffic
Network Policies are crucial for securing traffic flow in your Kubernetes cluster. They allow you to define specific rules for both ingress and egress traffic, ensuring only authorized connections are made. Dive into how to implement these policies effectively in production.
- →Define ingress and egress rules to control traffic flow effectively.
- →Use podSelector to target specific Pods for your policies.