Teaching an Old CNI Dog New Tricks - STATUS and GARBAGE COLLECT - DevConf.CZ 2024

Explore the latest advancements in Container Network Interface (CNI) technology through this DevConf.CZ 2024 conference talk. Dive into the new STATUS and GARBAGE COLLECT verbs added to the CNI specification, addressing longstanding challenges in network interface configuration for Linux containers. Learn how these additions solve issues related to plugin readiness and resource cleanup, particularly in IP address management. Discover how these enhancements streamline CNI plugin development, eliminating the need for complex daemon processes. Watch as speakers Miguel Duarte and Doug Smith demonstrate the implementation and benefits of these new features through practical examples and a live demo. Gain valuable insights into improving container networking efficiency and resource management in your containerized environments.