IntermediatePhone
2 min
Kubernetes Service Types
KubernetesNetworkingServices
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Interview Question
Briefly explain ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer service types in Kubernetes and when to use each.
Key Points to Cover
- ClusterIP: internal-only service, default type
- NodePort: exposes service on each node port
- LoadBalancer: provisions external LB via cloud provider
Evaluation Rubric
Explains ClusterIP usage34% weight
Explains NodePort trade-offs33% weight
Explains LoadBalancer scenario33% weight
Hints
- 💡Internal vs external exposure.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓What about Ingress vs Service?
- ❓When would you prefer ClusterIP + Ingress?
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