Understanding Kubernetes: Part 14 -ClusterIP Service

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ClusterIP Service in Kubernetes

A ClusterIP Service is the default type of Service in Kubernetes. It provides an internal IP address accessible only within the Kubernetes cluster. This Service is useful for enabling communication between different Pods or components of your application without exposing them externally.

Example:

Suppose you have a backend service running multiple replicas. These replicas need to communicate internally with other components, such as a frontend application. A ClusterIP Service provides a stable, internal endpoint for this communication.

Capabilities:

1. Internal Communication: Enables Pods within the cluster to communicate with each other.
2. Service Discovery: Provides a DNS name (<service-name>.<namespace>.svc.cluster.local) that other Pods can use to locate it.
3. Simplified Networking: Eliminates the need for Pods to track each other’s IPs.