Interview Questions/Phone Screen/Kubernetes Service Types
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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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