Configure Egress IP to a Namespace in OpenShift 4

Configure Egress IP to a Namespace in OpenShift 4 with the OVN Kubernetes CNI plugin

Overview OpenShift’s Egress IPs feature allows you to assign an IP address to a namespace or pod. In this way, all outbound traffic from that namespace or pod appears to originate from that IP address. In networking terms, it is known as a NATed IP address. In this article, I’ll explain how to configure the Egress IPs feature in the OpenShfit project (Namespace). This mechanism is commonly used for security controls in enterprise-grade clusters....

February 8, 2024 · 5 min
F5 BigIP Automation with Ansible

Streamlining Network Automation: F5 BIG-IP Automation with Ansible

Introduction In the fast-paced world of networking, automation has become a crucial element in optimising efficiency and reducing manual effort. One prominent player in the networking space is F5 BIG-IP, a powerful application delivery controller. Pairing it with Ansible, a powerful automation tool, can unlock a whole new level of network automation capabilities. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and techniques of automating F5 BIG-IP using Ansible....

January 20, 2024 · 14 min