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KEP-4742keps/sig-node/4742-node-topology-downward-api

Node Topologies via Downward API

implementablebetasig-nodelatest v1.35
Many workloads benefit significantly from being aware of the topology of the node they are scheduled on. However, Kubernetes currently lacks a built-in mechanism to directly expose this node topology information to Pods. This KEP proposes a built-in admission plugin to copy standard node topology labels to Pods. Once copied, these labels can be consumed via… Full summary

Many workloads benefit significantly from being aware of the topology of the node they are scheduled on. However, Kubernetes currently lacks a built-in mechanism to directly expose this node topology information to Pods. This KEP proposes a built-in admission plugin to copy standard node topology labels to Pods. Once copied, these labels can be consumed via the Downward API, just like any other Pod label. This approach eliminates the need for workarounds, such as custom init containers with elevated privileges, promoting a more secure and consistent solution.

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PRR approvers
@johnbelamaricalpha@johnbelamaricbeta
Tracking issue
#4742(opens GitHub in a new tab) opensig/nodestage/betakind/kep
Milestones
alpha v1.33beta v1.35
Participating SIGs
none
Feature gates
PodTopologyLabelAdmission
Created / last updated
2025-02-05 / none
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