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Browser-Based Hands-On Labs
We believe in learning by doing. After each lesson, you’ll work through real-world scenarios that reinforce key concepts and tools.What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking—from basic pod connectivity to advanced security policies and multi-cluster topologies.| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 1. Kubernetes Networking Architecture | Host-only vs. Pod-to-Pod communication, Overlay networks, CoreDNS, Network Policies |
| 2. Container Network Interfaces (CNIs) | Installing and configuring Calico, Flannel, Weave; deep dive into Cilium features and eBPF |
| 3. Kubernetes Services | ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, ExternalName; Endpoints & EndpointSlices; DNS-based service discovery |
| 4. Ingress Controllers & Resources | Deploying Traefik Ingress; ExternalDNS integration; Intro to Service Mesh and multi-cluster routing |
| 5. Network Security | mTLS encryption & authentication; cert-manager with Let’s Encrypt; Cilium Network Policies; Hubble CLI troubleshooting |
Why This Course Stands Out
- Instant browser labs—no VM setup or cluster installation required.
- Real-world challenges—solve common networking issues yourself.
- Deep dives into Cilium and eBPF—stay ahead with cutting-edge CNI technology.
- Community support—join the discussion on the KodeKloud Forum.
Links and References
- Kubernetes Networking Concepts – https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/cluster-administration/networking/
- Cilium Documentation – https://docs.cilium.io/
- Hubble (Cilium Observability) – https://github.com/cilium/hubble
- cert-manager – https://cert-manager.io/
- Traefik Ingress Controller – https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/