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Description

Flannel serves as a specialized virtual networking layer tailored for containers. In the context of the OpenShift Container Platform, it can be utilized for container networking as an alternative to the standard software-defined networking (SDN) components. This approach is particularly advantageous when deploying OpenShift within a cloud environment that also employs SDN solutions, like OpenStack, allowing for the avoidance of double packet encapsulation across both systems. Each flanneld agent transmits this information to a centralized etcd store, enabling other agents on different hosts to effectively route packets to various containers within the flannel network. Additionally, the accompanying diagram showcases the architecture and the data flow involved in facilitating communication between containers over a flannel network. This setup enhances overall network efficiency and simplifies container management in complex environments.

Description

Tcpdump serves as a robust command-line tool for analyzing network packets, enabling users to view the details of packets sent or received over the network their computer is connected to. Compatible with a variety of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, and macOS, it leverages the libpcap library for capturing network traffic effectively. This utility can process packets either directly from a network interface card or from a previously recorded packet file, and it offers the flexibility to direct output to either standard output or a file. Users have the option to apply BPF-based filters to manage the volume of packets being analyzed, making it particularly useful in environments experiencing heavy network traffic. Tcpdump is distributed as free software under the BSD license, which promotes accessibility. Moreover, it is often included as a native package or port in numerous operating systems, making updates and ongoing maintenance straightforward for users. This ease of use contributes to its popularity among network administrators and analysts alike.

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Integrations

C No 
C++ No 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine Yes 
OpenStack Yes 
Red Hat OpenShift Yes 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine No 
OpenStack No 
Red Hat OpenShift No 

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Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Red Hat

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

docs.openshift.com/container-platform/3.4/architecture/additional_concepts/flannel.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

tcpdump

Country

United States

Website

www.tcpdump.org

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