Calico Cluster Networking

Feature state: stable

Calico support in Avisi Cloud Kubernetes

Calico, short for “Project Calico,” is a popular and robust open-source networking solution specifically designed for Kubernetes and other container orchestration platforms. It excels in providing scalable, high-performance, and secure networking for containerized applications.

Default CNI#

Calico is one of the supported CNI plugins of Avisi Cloud Kubernetes and is enabled by default within your Kubernetes cluster.

Key Features of Calico CNI#

IP Address Management#

Calico CNI offers efficient IP address management, allowing each pod to have a unique IP address within the cluster. This enables seamless communication between pods without the need for Network Address Translation (NAT) and simplifies network troubleshooting.

Network Policies#

Calico provides extensive support for Kubernetes Network Policies. Network Policies allow you to define and enforce fine-grained rules governing pod-to-pod communication, enhancing security within your cluster.

Scalability#

Calico is designed to handle large-scale Kubernetes deployments effortlessly. Its architecture is highly scalable, and it can accommodate clusters with thousands of nodes and pods.

Native Integration#

Calico CNI integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes, making it easy to install and configure. It leverages Kubernetes' Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to manage network policies effectively.