Kubenet: Harnessing Kubernetes for Network Automation

This conference talk explores Kubenet, a community-driven initiative that applies Kubernetes principles to network automation and orchestration. Learn how network engineers can leverage Kubernetes capabilities beyond container orchestration to automate and manage physical, virtual, and containerized Network Operating Systems (NOS). The presenters, Wim Henderickx from Nokia and Ashan Senevirathne from Swisscom, explain the motivations behind Kubenet, its architecture, and practical applications across various networking scenarios including datacenter networking, WAN, peering, campus networking, and cloud environments. Discover open-source extensions developed by the Kubenet community specifically designed to address real-world networking challenges throughout Day-0, Day-1, and Day-2 operations. The 26-minute presentation demonstrates how to simplify, standardize, and scale network automation using Kubernetes principles without revolutionizing Container Network Interface (CNI).