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Optimizing EKS Cluster for Telco workloads
Introduction:
In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, managing large-scale workloads efficiently is crucial for delivering seamless connectivity and exceptional user experiences.
3GPP R15 onwards has laid the emphasis on adoption of container-based network functions deployments for telcos workloads. 5G deployments are now deployed using a set of container network functions (CNFs) orchestrated predominately using Kubernetes.
However, to fully harness the potential of Kubernetes for telecom workloads, optimizing the cluster becomes essential. In this blog, we explore various strategies for optimizing Amazon EKS (Elastic Container Service) clusters to enhance the performance and efficiency of telecom 5G workloads and will also address the cost optimization aspects.
Background:
Workloads in telecom networks are distinct due to their ability to handle extremely high packet rates (packets per second/PPS), use of protocols such as GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol), SCTP (Stream Control Transmission protocol), SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), requirement for multiple network interfaces per pod, etc..
For instance, in the context of 5G, the User Plane Function (UPF) serves as a crucial routing entity responsible for packet forwarding. It…
