IntermediatePhone
2 min
Kubernetes Ingress vs Service
KubernetesNetworkingCloud
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Interview Question
What is the difference between Kubernetes Ingress and Service, and when would you use each?
Key Points to Cover
- Service exposes pods internally or externally at stable IP/port
- Ingress manages external HTTP/S routing via rules and controllers
- Use Service for cluster-internal traffic; Ingress for consolidated edge routing
Evaluation Rubric
Defines Service roles34% weight
Explains Ingress routing and purpose33% weight
Gives appropriate usage examples33% weight
Hints
- 💡Ingress requires a controller like NGINX or Traefik.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓What are IngressClass resources?
- ❓How does TLS termination work?
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