Technical Blogs You Should Read
Project Calico
Most widely adopted open-source networking and security solution for containers and Kubernetes. Created by @Tigera.io
Turbocharging host workloads with Calico eBPF and XDP
eBPF and XDP pack a punch for handling workloads with lots of connections, delivering high performance and low overhead, plus they're programmable. Calico steps in to make using these technologies easier, cutting through the complexity. You get the perks of eBPF and XDP without the steep learning curve.
Exploring AKS networking options
Setting up a big Kubernetes cluster in Azure? Azure-CNI overlay mode is a good pick for the right scenario. However, it comes with trade-offs as it may impose restrictions on CNI plugin upgrades, patch releases, and supported features.
But if you're after more control, like tweaking settings , BYOCNI with Calico is the way to go.
Calico adds some serious muscle to your network game, making things more efficient and secure. In short, Azure-CNI is great for an all-rounder, while BYOCNI with Calico is perfect for tailor-made setups.
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Monitoring Kubernetes clusters activity with Azure Managed Grafana and Calico
It's not just about boosting AKS clusters. Calico flexes with a swappable dataplane setup, working with eBPF and iptables on Linux, and HNS for Windows. This makes Calico pretty handy for a bunch of different scenarios, giving you a solid toolbox for managing your data across platforms.
Plus, for those who love their metrics, integrating Calico with Grafana can offer some neat insights and visualizations, turning data monitoring into a breeze.
What’s new in Calico v3.27
Calico v3.27 is out ?? and there are a lot of new features, updates, and improvements that are packed into this release. Here is a breakdown of the most important changes: