PodIP
PodIP is the IP address assigned to an individual Pod in a container orchestration environment such as Kubernetes. It identifies the Pod on the cluster network and serves as the primary address for direct Pod-to-Pod communication within the cluster.
Assignment and scope: Each Pod receives a unique IP from the cluster's Pod network CIDR via the
Networking semantics: All containers within a Pod share the same Pod IP and port namespace, allowing them
Lifecycle and management: The PodIP is released when the Pod terminates and can be reassigned to future
Practical notes: In normal operation, applications reach a Pod via a Service with a stable DNS name;