Understanding Kubernetes Networking Essentials

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental Kubernetes constructs, from containers to pods and nodes within a cluster. It discusses the role of managed Kubernetes services from cloud providers and explains the significance of the Container Network Interface (CNI) in facilitating networking functionalities. The chapter also delves into the complexities of pod-to-pod communication across nodes, exploring tunneling and encapsulation methods like VXLAN and IPsec for secure and efficient networking.