Weave Net for Kubernetes Networking

"Weave Net for Kubernetes Networking"
"Weave Net for Kubernetes Networking" is an authoritative guide designed to demystify the intricacies of Kubernetes networking and provide a deep dive into Weave Net as an overlay solution for modern container environments. Beginning with foundational concepts such as the Kubernetes networking model, Container Network Interfaces (CNI), and the essentials of inter-pod and external communication, this book builds a strong baseline for understanding cluster connectivity and network policy. Readers are introduced to vital Linux networking primitives, DNS-based service discovery, and the security postures foundational to reliable orchestration at scale.
With accessible and expert-driven chapters, the book details Weave Net’s architecture—including its peer-to-peer mesh, overlay innovations, encryption practices, and comprehensive observability features—while guiding readers through practical installation, customization, and ongoing operations in Kubernetes environments. Advanced sections cover performance engineering, real-time monitoring, traffic control, and seamless policy integration, equipping network engineers, administrators, and platform architects with operational best practices for resilient, secure, and performant deployment.
The volume also explores sophisticated topics vital for current and future infrastructure including multi-cluster and hybrid networking, weaving together case studies from enterprise adoption to illustrate real-world impact. Insights into disaster recovery, open-source contribution, and the evolving landscape of service mesh integration position this book as both a technical manual and a strategic resource for professionals seeking to leverage Weave Net’s full potential in dynamic, cloud-native architectures.