"Mizar Networks for Kubernetes"
"Mizar Networks for Kubernetes" is a definitive guide to the foundations, architecture, and operational strategies of Mizar, an emerging network virtualization platform purpose-built for Kubernetes environments. The book opens with a thorough exploration of Kubernetes networking fundamentals, from core concepts such as pods, services, and ingress/egress, to critical technologies like the Container Network Interface (CNI) and the unique challenges faced by traditional networking plugins. It contextualizes the evolution of Kubernetes networking and lays a solid groundwork for understanding the motivations and architectural advancements that Mizar introduces.
Spanning from its historical background to deep dives into its control and data plane dynamics, "Mizar Networks for Kubernetes" walks readers through the project’s innovative approach to scalability, resiliency, and integration within the Kubernetes ecosystem. With chapters dedicated to accelerating performance—via technologies such as eBPF, DPDK, and SmartNICs—and to best practices in multi-tenant, multi-cluster, and hybrid-cloud deployments, the book delivers both strategic insight and technical depth. It details real-world operational topics including robust APIs, zero-downtime upgrades, security compliance, and observability with industry-leading tools.
Designed for platform engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps professionals, this book also looks to the future, showcasing research trends such as intent-based networking, AI-driven management, and formal security verification. Whether you are deploying Mizar for advanced service mesh integration, supporting big data and AI workloads, or contributing to its open source community, "Mizar Networks for Kubernetes" provides an authoritative and practical reference for building and operating secure, scalable, and next-generation Kubernetes networking infrastructure.
