Announcing Global Networking for Secure Pod-to-Pod Communication Across Data Centers

Runpod has introduced its Global Networking feature, enabling seamless cross-data center communication between pods over a virtual internal network without exposing TCP or HTTP ports to the internet. This allows users to run client-server applications and share data in real-time across various data centers, initially limited to a 100mbps link. The feature can be activated by selecting the Global Networking checkbox during pod deployment, which assigns a virtual Global Network Hostname for secure inter-pod communication. Demonstrations include using Python scripts to test connectivity and suggesting methods like NFS for file sharing, ensuring internal TCP/IP connectivity remains secure from the external internet. This launch addresses previous constraints of being limited to a single data center, and Runpod encourages users to reach out for support to maximize the feature's potential.