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In my previous posts, I discussed how I used MetalLB to implement load balancing in my on-premises Kubernetes cluster. While MetalLB served its purpose by providing Layer 2 load balancing, I heard Cilium and discovered its powerful networking capabilities. In this post, I’ll explain what Cilium is, why it’s beneficial, and how I replaced both my Container Network Interface (CNI) and MetalLB with Cilium. Understanding Cilium and Its Advantages What Is Cilium?...

Deploying Kubernetes on-premise presents its own set of challenges and choices. In this post, I’ll share my journey of selecting a Kubernetes distribution for a small cluster, the issues I faced with MicroK8s, and how I successfully deployed K3s on CentOS. Choosing a Kubernetes Distribution for On-Premise Deployment There are numerous Kubernetes distributions available for on-premise deployment, each with its own features and complexities. Some of the popular options include:...