Bringing True Load Balancing to Your On-Premises Kubernetes Cluster

Learn how to implement true load balancing for on-premises Kubernetes clusters in this comprehensive tutorial presented by Nokia Principal Consulting Engineer Mauricio Rojas at NANOG. Master the process of defining LoadBalancer services using BGP through Datacenter Fabric and achieve ECMP-based load balancing across leaf switches. Follow along with a hands-on demonstration that builds a complete setup using popular open-source tools including Containerlab, MetalLB, and Kubernetes Kind. Access all necessary resources through the provided GitHub repository to practice implementation before or after the session. Explore enterprise-grade load balancing solutions with MetalLB, particularly suitable for telco applications like IoT and 5G edge designs. Benefit from an upcoming automated lab application that simplifies the entire setup process to a single command. Whether new to Kubernetes or an experienced practitioner, gain practical knowledge to achieve public cloud-level automation and load balancing capabilities in your on-premises environment.