Antrea

Open SourceFunded

Kubernetes-native networking and security with Open vSwitch integration

About Antrea

Antrea is an open-source Kubernetes-native project designed to provide robust networking and security for containerized workloads. It implements the Container Network Interface (CNI) and Kubernetes NetworkPolicy APIs to enable pod networking and enforce network policies within Kubernetes clusters. By leveraging Open vSwitch (OVS), Antrea delivers a unified network stack that simplifies Kubernetes networking across multiple cloud environments and operating systems.

Antrea is tailored for enterprises managing complex Kubernetes deployments that require scalable, secure, and high-performance networking solutions. Its design focuses on operational ease by adopting Kubernetes controller patterns and offering diagnostic tools familiar to network operators. Additionally, Antrea supports advanced use cases such as kernel bypass and network service mesh through OVS programmability, making it flexible and extensible for evolving enterprise network requirements.

Key Capabilities

✓Kubernetes pod networking with VXLAN or Geneve overlays
✓Enforcement of Kubernetes NetworkPolicy for pod-level security
✓Node-to-node IPSec encryption for secure communication
✓High-performance packet processing using Open vSwitch
✓Support for advanced networking like hardware offload and kernel bypass

Integrations

KubernetesOpen vSwitchNVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX SmartNICs

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