Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): African Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development
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Advanced Networking Architectures for Modern Containerized Workloads

Sandeep Chinamanagonda
Senior Software Engineer at Oracle Cloud infrastructure, USA
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Published 27-03-2022

Keywords

  • Container Networking,
  • Service Mesh

How to Cite

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Sandeep Chinamanagonda, “Advanced Networking Architectures for Modern Containerized Workloads”, African J. of Artificial Int. and Sust. Dev., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 180–205, Mar. 2022, Accessed: Dec. 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://africansciencegroup.com/index.php/AJAISD/article/view/239

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, containerization has become the standard for deploying modern workloads due to its flexibility, portability, and scalability. However, the rise of containerized workloads has introduced significant challenges for traditional networking architectures. This calls for advanced networking solutions that address containers' dynamic, ephemeral nature while ensuring security, reliability, and performance. Advanced networking architectures, such as service meshes, software-defined networking (SDN), and overlay networks, are crucial in orchestrating the communication needs of modern microservices-based applications. These solutions enable seamless inter-service communication, advanced traffic management, and policy-driven security without overwhelming infrastructure complexity. Additionally, they support multi-cluster and hybrid-cloud environments, facilitating greater agility and resilience in deployment strategies. Technologies like eBPF and Network Service Mesh (NSM) also redefine container networking by providing more efficient, programmable, and observable networking capabilities. As containers scale rapidly, these advanced architectures can mitigate traditional approaches' bottlenecks and security concerns, offering better load balancing, automated network configuration, and improved fault tolerance. Adopting these networking solutions helps organizations achieve more robust, responsive, and secure infrastructures essential for modern workloads. This abstract discusses the critical aspects of these advanced architectures and their role in addressing the complexity of networking for containerized applications. As the industry continues to innovate, understanding and implementing these networking solutions will be vital for staying competitive in a cloud-native world.

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