KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe

Kubernetes Network Driver Unpacked: Modularity, Tra... Lionel J, Sebastian S, Antonio O & Sunyanan C

28:20 · 23 Mar 2026 – 26 Mar 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This panel discussion features experts from Red Hat, Google, and IBM as they delve into the impact of Device Resource Allocation (DRA) on Kubernetes networking. The speakers explore the modular and interoperable nature of Kubernetes Network Drivers (KND), including the CNI-DRA-Driver and DraNet. They share insights from their experiences with DRA, discussing trade-offs between a comprehensive KND and smaller, specialized drivers. The conversation addresses the balance between imperative and declarative models, simplicity versus extensibility, and the implications for vendors, developers, and end users, providing valuable perspectives on the future of Kubernetes networking and its ecosystem.