How CoreDNS Works: Explained Simply

CoreDNS is one of those quiet heroes in your Kubernetes cluster. It doesn’t get much attention—until DNS stops working, and suddenly everything breaks. Let’s understand how it works — simply. What Is CoreDNS? CoreDNS is the default DNS server in Kubernetes. It’s what helps your pods resolve names like my-service.default.svc.cluster.local to an actual IP address. It’s not just a DNS server. It’s modular, pluggable, and built for cloud-native environments. Why Is DNS Needed in Kubernetes? In Kubernetes, everything is dynamic: ...

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · John Cena