Using data transformations for monitoring a cloud compute environment

This invention describes a way for a software agent inside a cloud computing system to keep an eye on network traffic. When a data packet is sent from one part of the system to another using a general address, the agent figures out the specific, final destination address. The claims narrow this to an agent operating within a 'pod' managed by a container orchestration system, focusing only on determining the endpoint address rather than modifying the packet or providing monitoring data.