Kubernetes and Networking. A Multi-Layered Approach

The book is dedicated to the integration of Kubernetes into existing computer networks. It examines how the Kubernetes orchestrator fits into the OSI networking model. It unveils issues regarding the integration of enterprise networks with cloud resources and container architectures. Key factors and new areas of responsibility arising from the interaction of Kubernetes with each level of the OSI model are discussed. Examples of rapid scaling of workloads are provided, and it explains how to ensure data integrity and high fault tolerance while actively using modern virtualization and transmitting large volumes of data over the network.