From CNI to Service Mesh: Demystifying Kubernetes Networking

Explore the fundamentals of Kubernetes networking in this 31-minute technical talk that breaks down complex networking concepts into digestible components. Begin with an examination of Container Network Interface (CNI) and its role in enabling Pod-to-Pod communication, advance through methods for exposing applications to external traffic, and discover how Service Mesh architecture enhances workload security, observability, and routing capabilities. Gain comprehensive insights into the networking building blocks that power Kubernetes features like auto-scaling and multi-tenancy, while developing a clear understanding of how internal communication between workloads functions and which components ensure reliable connectivity in cloud-native environments.