WebRTC Live #99: Running WebRTC Media Servers in Kubernetes

Péter Megyesi, CEO of L7mp, will join host Arin Sime to dive into the complexities of running WebRTC media servers in Kubernetes environments. While containerization of WebRTC applications has become common practice, integrating these containers into Kubernetes presents unique challenges due to WebRTC’s distinct networking model.

We’ll explore why traditional WebRTC connectivity methods break in Kubernetes environments and discuss practical solutions using TURN servers. The session will cover the evolution of WebRTC deployments from simple containerization to fully Kubernetes-native implementations, including an introduction to STUNner – an open-source project specifically designed to bridge the gap between WebRTC and Kubernetes networking.

We’ll also discuss real-world architectural patterns, common pitfalls, and best practices for running production-grade WebRTC services in Kubernetes clusters.