How do I get started with CNI plugins?

If you're looking to get started with Container Network Interface (CNI) plugins, you've come to the right place. CNI is a crucial component that manages network configurations for containers in various orchestrators like Kubernetes. By using CNI plugins, you can easily enable networking features within your containerized applications.

To begin with CNI, follow these steps:

  • Understand the basic concepts of CNI and its architecture.
  • Choose a suitable CNI plugin (e.g., Flannel, Calico, Weave Net).
  • Install the CNI plugin in your container orchestration environment.
  • Configure your pod/network specifications to utilize the selected CNI plugin.

Here is a simple example of installing a CNI plugin, such as Calico, in your Kubernetes cluster:

kubectl apply -f https://docs.projectcalico.org/manifests/calico.yaml

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