# Azure CNI Powered By Cilium

Azure CNI powered by [Cilium](https://cilium.io/) provides native support for the next generation Cilium eBPF dataplane in AKS clusters running Azure CNI. It offers Pod networking, highly scalable [Kubernetes Network Policies](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/services-networking/network-policies/), and high performance service load balancing with eBPF. The eBPF dataplane is available in both [VNet mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/configure-azure-cni#dynamic-allocation-of-ips-and-enhanced-subnet-support) and [Overlay mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/azure-cni-overlay) of Azure CNI.

## Learn More
[Blog Post: Azure CNI Powered by Cilium for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-networking-blog/azure-cni-powered-by-cilium-for-azure-kubernetes-service-aks/ba-p/3662341)