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This PR implements a Dynamic IPAM system to replace the static and inefficient IP address management in KubeSlice. The existing system divides a predefined CIDR block into fixed subnets regardless of actual cluster participation, leading to significant IP space wastage.

Resolves: #252

Key Features

  • Dynamic IPAM Pool CRD (IPAMPool): On-demand subnet allocation
  • IPAMService: Core allocation/deallocation logic with automatic reclamation
  • IPAMPoolReconciler: Kubernetes lifecycle management
  • Backward Compatibility: Existing static IPAM configurations continue to work
  • Multiple Strategies: Sequential, Random, and Efficient allocation
  • Monitoring: Prometheus metrics and Kubernetes events

Implementation

New Files

  • apis/controller/v1alpha1/ipam_types.go - IPAMPool CRD definition
  • service/ipam_service.go - Core IPAM business logic
  • service/ipam_service_test.go - Comprehensive unit tests
  • controllers/controller/ipam_controller.go - IPAM pool controller
  • config/crd/bases/controller.kubeslice.io_ipampools.yaml - Generated CRD manifest
  • config/samples/controller_v1alpha1_ipampool.yaml - Sample IPAM pool configuration
  • config/samples/controller_v1alpha1_sliceconfig_dynamic_ipam.yaml - Sample dynamic IPAM slice
  • docs/dynamic_ipam.md - Comprehensive documentation

Modified Files

  • service/bootstrap.go - Integrated IPAM service
  • service/slice_config_service.go - Added IPAM service integration
  • metrics/constants.go - Added IPAM metrics constants
  • events/events_generated.go - Added IPAM event definitions
  • config/events/controller.yaml - Added IPAM events configuration
  • config/rbac/role.yaml - Added IPAM RBAC permissions
  • apis/controller/v1alpha1/zz_generated.deepcopy.go - Generated Kubernetes code

How Has This Been Tested?

Test Cases Covered

  • Service Creation: IPAM service instantiation and configuration
  • Subnet Calculation: Optimal subnet size calculation for various cluster counts
  • Subnet Generation: Dynamic subnet generation from base networks
  • Subnet Management: Addition, removal, and reclamation of subnets
  • Static Fallback: Backward compatibility with existing static IPAM
  • Integration: Seamless integration with existing KubeSlice components

Architecture

SliceConfig → IPAMService → IPAMPool CRD

IPAMPoolReconciler (K8s Controller)

  • Dynamic Allocation: Subnets allocated on-demand as clusters join
  • Automatic Reclamation: Unused subnets reclaimed after configurable delays
  • Real-time Monitoring: Prometheus metrics and Kubernetes events

  • Documentation updated as required
  • Feedback and guidance from the mentors and the community are most welcome!

This commit implements a comprehensive Dynamic IPAM system to replace the static and inefficient IP address management in KubeSlice.

Key Features:
- Dynamic IPAM Pool CRD (IPAMPool) for on-demand subnet allocation
- IPAMService with allocation/deallocation logic and automatic reclamation
- IPAMPoolReconciler for Kubernetes lifecycle management
- Backward compatibility with existing static IPAM configurations
- Multiple allocation strategies (Sequential, Random, Efficient)
- Configurable auto-reclamation with delays
- Prometheus metrics for monitoring IPAM pool status
- Kubernetes events for operational visibility

New Files:
- apis/controller/v1alpha1/ipam_types.go: IPAMPool CRD definition
- service/ipam_service.go: Core IPAM business logic
- service/ipam_service_test.go: Comprehensive unit tests
- controllers/controller/ipam_controller.go: IPAM pool controller
- config/crd/bases/controller.kubeslice.io_ipampools.yaml: Generated CRD manifest
- config/samples/controller_v1alpha1_ipampool.yaml: Sample IPAM pool configuration
- config/samples/controller_v1alpha1_sliceconfig_dynamic_ipam.yaml: Sample dynamic IPAM slice
- docs/dynamic_ipam.md: Comprehensive documentation

Modified Files:
- service/bootstrap.go: Integrated IPAM service
- service/slice_config_service.go: Added IPAM service integration
- metrics/constants.go: Added IPAM metrics constants
- events/events_generated.go: Added IPAM event definitions
- config/events/controller.yaml: Added IPAM events configuration
- config/rbac/role.yaml: Added IPAM RBAC permissions
- apis/controller/v1alpha1/zz_generated.deepcopy.go: Generated Kubernetes code

Resolves: kubeslice#252
Implements: Dynamic IPAM system for efficient IP space utilization
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