KB: LoadBalancers vs Ingress
Kubernetes Ingress and Service LoadBalancer both handle external access to applications running in a Kubernetes cluster, but they operate in different ways and are used in different scenarios. Here’s a comparison to understand their differences: Kubernetes Service LoadBalancer Purpose : Exposes a single Service to external traffic by creating a load balancer. Operation : Directly creates a cloud provider load balancer (e.g., AWS ELB, GCP LB). Maps a single Service to the external load balancer, which routes traffic to the Service's Pods. Provides a single external IP address for the Service. Use Case : Suitable for simple use cases where a single Service needs to be exposed to external traffic. Complexity : Less complex setup, easy to configure, ideal for straightforward scenarios. Example : Exposing a single web application to the internet. Kubernetes Ingress Purpose : Manages external access to multiple Services, typically HTTP and HTTPS, providing load balancing, SSL termination...