Flannel vs Cilium
Developers should use Flannel when deploying Kubernetes clusters that require a straightforward and reliable networking solution for pod-to-pod communication, especially in on-premises or cloud environments where native Kubernetes networking is not available meets developers should learn and use cilium when deploying and managing kubernetes clusters that require advanced networking features, such as service mesh capabilities, network security policies based on identity (e. Here's our take.
Flannel
Developers should use Flannel when deploying Kubernetes clusters that require a straightforward and reliable networking solution for pod-to-pod communication, especially in on-premises or cloud environments where native Kubernetes networking is not available
Flannel
Nice PickDevelopers should use Flannel when deploying Kubernetes clusters that require a straightforward and reliable networking solution for pod-to-pod communication, especially in on-premises or cloud environments where native Kubernetes networking is not available
Pros
- +It is ideal for small to medium-sized clusters due to its simplicity and ease of setup, making it a popular choice for getting started with Kubernetes networking without complex configurations
- +Related to: kubernetes, container-networking
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Cilium
Developers should learn and use Cilium when deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters that require advanced networking features, such as service mesh capabilities, network security policies based on identity (e
Pros
- +g
- +Related to: kubernetes, ebpf
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Flannel if: You want it is ideal for small to medium-sized clusters due to its simplicity and ease of setup, making it a popular choice for getting started with kubernetes networking without complex configurations and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Cilium if: You prioritize g over what Flannel offers.
Developers should use Flannel when deploying Kubernetes clusters that require a straightforward and reliable networking solution for pod-to-pod communication, especially in on-premises or cloud environments where native Kubernetes networking is not available
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