Why Cilium Is the Coolest Kubernetes CNI Plugin and How to Deploy It

This article introduces Cilium, the eBPF‑based Kubernetes CNI that replaces kube‑proxy, explains its security and scalability advantages over traditional iptables, and provides step‑by‑step guidance for deploying Cilium, testing its connectivity, and using Hubble for deep network visualization integrated with Grafana and Prometheus.

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Why Cilium Is the Coolest Kubernetes CNI Plugin and How to Deploy It

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Oct 9, 2020 · Cloud Native

Deploying Cilium on a KIND Cluster with Helm and Exploring Hubble Observability

This tutorial walks through creating a multi‑node KIND Kubernetes cluster, disabling the default CNI, installing Cilium 1.8.2 via Helm with Hubble enabled, demonstrating eBPF‑based network security and observability, deploying a test application, and verifying CiliumNetworkPolicy effects.

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Deploying Cilium on a KIND Cluster with Helm and Exploring Hubble Observability