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kuberneteskube-proxyMay 25, 2026

How kube-proxy Actually Works: iptables, IPVS, and nftables Inside Out

How kube-proxy turns Kubernetes Services into kernel rules. iptables, IPVS, nftables packet paths and which to pick in 2026. Verified against k/k 1.36 source.

Saiyam PathakSaiyam Pathak · 9 min
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