CNI plugins

CNI (Container Network Interface) plugins are software components that enable containers—lightweight, portable units of software—to connect to networks. They handle tasks like assigning IP addresses, configuring network routes, and ensuring containers can communicate with each other and with external systems. Think of CNI plugins as the networking "plumbing" that sets up and manages connectivity for containers, making sure they are properly integrated into a network environment in a flexible and standardized way. This allows containers to seamlessly access resources and data across different infrastructure setups.