This post explores how to deploy Cilium on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and demonstrates its networking and security features using a Star Wars Demo. It also explains the integration of Cilium with AKS, the benefits of L4 and L7 network policies, and provides a step-by-step guide to setting up Cilium and deploying the demo.
Table of contents
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Setting Up an AKS Cluster (Optional)Deleting Your AKS ClusterSetting Up Cilium in AKSInstalling Cilium as the CNI in your AKS clusterEnabling L7 Network Policy in CiliumThe Star Wars Demo: A Cilium AdventureStep 1: Deploy the Deathstar, Tiefighter, and X-Wing ServicesStep 2: Verify the DeploymentStep 3: Test the ConnectivityStep 1: Create the L4 Network PolicyStep 2: Test the L4 PolicyStep 3: Inspect the PolicyStep 1: Create the L7 Network PolicyStep 2: Test the L7 Policy31 Impressions