Challenge Details

This challenge tests your knowledge of Kubernetes networking, cross-zone data transfer costs, and the new trafficDistribution: PreferClose feature. By completing it, you’ll:

• Understand how cloud providers charge for inter-AZ traffic.

• Learn why default Kubernetes routing can create hidden costs.

• Test your grasp of Kubernetes Service behavior and kube-proxy endpoint selection.

• Validate your ability to apply PreferClose in real-world multi-zone clusters.

• Recognize monitoring strategies to detect cross-zone traffic issues.