Kubernetes networking is a core component of every cluster, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood areas. In this session, we’ll take a practical, in-depth look at how networking functions within Kubernetes.

You’ll gain insights into Pod-to-Pod communication, the role of Services, DNS-based service discovery, and how CNI plugins establish connectivity.

Through real CLI-based demonstrations, we’ll trace traffic flow inside the cluster. We'll also explore the evolution of ingress, highlighting the capabilities of the Gateway API for enhanced flexibility and observability.

Finally, we’ll show how network policies can enforce secure communication between workloads.