VM-Friendly Networking on Kubernetes - Customizable Networks, Live Migration, and Best Practices

Explore how to implement VM-friendly networking solutions on Kubernetes through this 49-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation. Learn how CNCF projects OVN-Kubernetes and KubeVirt collaborate to address unique networking challenges when bringing virtual machines into Kubernetes environments, particularly in public cloud settings. Discover why traditional Kubernetes networking plugins designed for ephemeral containers are insufficient for virtualization-specific requirements such as maintaining stable IP addresses during live migrations and implementing proper network segmentation. Master the setup of multiple, customizable networks in Kubernetes and understand how to connect applications and VMs to separate, isolated networks. Gain practical knowledge on performing live VM migration across Layer 2 networks without experiencing downtime, and learn best practices for configuring networking setups based on your specific platform requirements, whether operating in cloud or on-premises environments. Understand how OVN-Kubernetes serves as a robust network plugin for Kubernetes clusters while KubeVirt functions as a virtualization plugin managing VM lifecycles on Kubernetes, and discover how their integration creates flexible, VM-friendly networking solutions.