Kubernetes as a Management Plane for Open Network Fabrics Running SONiC

Watch a technical conference talk exploring how Kubernetes can serve as a management plane for network fabrics running SONiC operating system. Discover the implications and benefits of treating network fabric as a Kubernetes cluster, where each Network Operating System (NOS) node functions as a cluster node. Learn how network operations transform when fabric operates in harmony with workload clusters under a unified control plane, using consistent tooling. Examine the evolution of Network Operating Systems, including their adoption of Linux kernels, virtualization for testing, version control for configuration management, and containerization. Understand why Kubernetes, despite being the standard for application orchestration and cloud infrastructure management, hasn't yet been widely implemented in NOS or as a management and control plane technology. Gain insights into potential operational simplifications and advantages of this innovative architectural approach.