I'm trying to install Calico Open Source from scratch, but the official instructions and recent examples haven't worked for me. Network policy matters, and Maglev load balancing or direct server return would be nice to have. What alternatives are worth looking at?
What can I use instead of Calico with clearer install instructions?
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Cilium is worth a look. It has a CLI-based quickstart, network policy support, and eBPF-based networking. It also offers features such as Cluster Mesh and an ingress controller if those are useful later.
Check the documentation for the version you plan to install, especially the requirements and configuration for Maglev or direct server return. Those features aren't necessarily enabled by default.
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Antrea is another option to investigate, particularly if BGP and egress features matter to you. Compare the features and licensing against your requirements before choosing. For example, some Cilium BGP egress functionality is limited to its licensed offering.
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If you're still open to Calico, the operator is the recommended installation route now. Manifest installs are still supported, but older examples may not match the current process. Make sure the operator instructions and manifests are for the same release.
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h58+cfgphase_204:
The operator route is what I've been trying, and that's where I'm running into problems.