In the rapidly evolving world of cloud-native technologies, networking stands as a crucial pillar that ensures scalability, reliability, and efficiency in modern applications. In this talk, we will explore networking in dynamic cloud-native environments. We’ll cover the Kubernetes networking model, including CNI, service discovery, load balancing, and network policies. Real-world examples and practical applications will be discussed from scaling networks in production environments. Additionally, the session will highlight more recent advances and emerging applications in the cloud-native networking technologies ecosystem.

Benefits to the Ecosystem:

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how cloud-native networking differs from traditional approaches, making them better equipped to architect, troubleshoot, and scale cloud-native applications. The session will provide insights into emerging trends such as eBPF, edge networking, and multi-cloud environments, along with AI’s growing role in networking. It will also empower participants to get involved with Kubernetes networking through SIG Network and community meetups, fostering a deeper connection with the ecosystem.