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Kubernetes (K8s) API IFS

  • Nov 24, 2024 5:05 AM UTC
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Is there way to access Kubernetes (K8s) API in IFS middle-ware server  Kubernetes cluster  , look like currently this is not possible access from outside.

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  • Superhero (Employee)
  • Nov 27, 2024 7:01 AM UTC

Hi Nuwan,

Are you referring to directly executing Kubernetes commands such as “kubectl get pods”? Being able to run these commands externally is a serious security issue because other commands can alter and delete objects in the cluster.

A VPN tunnel could be used to facilitate such access. This would also be a much safer option than exposing your cluster externally. If security is not a concern and you are only wondering technically, I would expect a combination of routing and port forwards to be sufficient in enabling such external access. Depending on the network some firewall rules may also need to be altered. Please check with your network administrator for further details.

Best regards -- Ben


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  • Hero (Employee)
  • Nov 28, 2024 6:22 AM UTC

The restriction is in the firewall - if you want to open up for a specific additional IP or range it can be done by configuring the firewall in the main-config.json. If you feel wild and crazy you can always disable the firewall :) IFS always recommend it’s on and restrict as much access as possible of course! 


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  • Sidekick (Partner)
  • Dec 13, 2024 11:44 AM UTC

​ Thank you ​@Ben Monroe  and ​@hhanse  for replies . Our requirement is for monitoring I know we have Grafana for that , but we are looking in to other options , we are looking in to access the Kubernetes cluster from outside via The Kubernetes API rest calls ​


AshenR
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  • Hero (Partner)
  • Dec 15, 2024 6:07 AM UTC

Hi ​@NuwanK Have you found any solution for this? 


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  • Sidekick (Partner)
  • Dec 25, 2024 7:35 AM UTC

Still working with IFS


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​@NuwanK i’ m intrested in your findings please 


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Hello ​@NuwanK 

Any update on this topic please? 

 

Kind Regards


JohannesKnust
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is it included in IFS ASFU license?


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  • Hero (Customer)
  • Oct 7, 2025 3:15 PM UTC

Hello Everybody, 

​@NuwanK  were you able to get a response from IFS please?