GKE Load Balancing: Overview and Types for Kubernetes Traffic Distribution

Overview

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Explore Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) load balancers in this 11-minute video from Google Cloud Tech. Learn about different types of load balancers supported by GKE, how to choose the right one for your use case, and understand container-native load balancing. Discover how GKE load balancers distribute traffic across Kubernetes pods for improved availability and control. Gain insights into exposing services outside the cluster, addressing load balancing challenges, and utilizing various GKE load balancing resources. Understand the differences between internal and external load balancing, Ingress for traffic management, and the benefits of container-native load balancing. Access additional resources to get started with GKE, explore LoadBalancer Service concepts, and learn about GKE Ingress for external Application Load Balancers.

Syllabus

Intro
What is a GKE Load Balancer?
Exposing services outside of the cluster
Load Balancing challenges with GKE
Types of GKE Load Balancers
GKE load balancing Resources
Internal load balancing using GKE Load Balancer controller
External load balancing using GKE Gateway controller
Ingress for external and internal traffic
Load balancer service for L4 Load Balancers
GKE Ingress vs. Gateway for L7 Load Balancers
What is Container-native load balancing?
Why use Container-native load balancing?