---
title: "Reference"
description: "APIs, CLI, architecture and design, and FAQ."
product: "Calico Enterprise"
version: "3.21"
section: "Reference"
canonical_url: "https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/"
---

# Reference

APIs, CLI, architecture and design, and FAQ.

## API and installation references

##### [Tigera Client library](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/api.md)

[Learn about the Tigera client library and how to use it.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/api.md)

##### [Installation reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/api.md)

[Installation API reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/api.md)

##### [Helm installation reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/helm_customization.md)

[Helm installation reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/helm_customization.md)

##### [REST API Reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/rest-api-reference)

[REST API reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/rest-api-reference)

##### [TigeraStatus](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/tigerastatus.md)

[Descriptions of Tigera Status fields](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/installation/tigerastatus.md)

## calicoctl reference

##### [calicoctl user reference](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/overview.md)

[The command line interface tool (CLI) to manage Calico Enterprise network and security policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl apply](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/apply.md)

[Command to apply a policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/apply.md)

##### [calicoctl captured-packets](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/captured-packets.md)

[Command to access capture files generated by a PacketCapture.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/captured-packets.md)

##### [calicoctl cluster](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/cluster/overview.md)

[Commands for calicoctl cluster.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/cluster/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl cluster diags](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/cluster/diags.md)

[Command to get diagnostics from a Calico cluster.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/cluster/diags.md)

##### [calicoctl convert](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/convert.md)

[Command to convert contents of policy.yaml to v3 policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/convert.md)

##### [calicoctl create](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/create.md)

[Command to create a policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/create.md)

##### [calicoctl delete](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/delete.md)

[Command to delete a policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/delete.md)

##### [calicoctl get](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/get.md)

[Command to list policies in the default output format.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/get.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/overview.md)

[Commands for calicoctl IP address management (IPAM).](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam check](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/check.md)

[Command to check IPAM status](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/check.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam release](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/release.md)

[Command to release an IP address from Calico Enterprise IP management.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/release.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam show](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/show.md)

[Command to see if IP address is being used.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/show.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam configure](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/configure.md)

[Command to change IPAM configuration.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/configure.md)

##### [calicoctl ipam split](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/split.md)

[Command and options for splitting an existing IP pool](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/ipam/split.md)

##### [calicoctl datastore](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/overview.md)

[Commands for calicoctl datastore](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl datastore migrate](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/overview.md)

[Commands for calicoctl datastore migrate.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl datastore migrate lock](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/lock.md)

[Command and options for locking a datastore for migration.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/lock.md)

##### [calicoctl datastore migrate unlock](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/unlock.md)

[Command and options for unlocking a datastore after migration.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/datastore/migrate/unlock.md)

##### [calicoctl label](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/label.md)

[Command to change labels for workload endpoints or nodes.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/label.md)

##### [calicoctl node](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/overview.md)

[Commands for calicoctl node.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/overview.md)

##### [calicoctl node run](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/run.md)

[Command and options for running a Calico node.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/run.md)

##### [calicoctl node status](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/status.md)

[Command to check status of a Calico node instance.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/status.md)

##### [calicoctl node diags](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/diags.md)

[Command to get diagnostics from a Calico node.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/diags.md)

##### [calicoctl node checksystem](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/checksystem.md)

[Command to check compatibility of host to run a Calico node instance.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/node/checksystem.md)

##### [calicoctl patch](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/patch.md)

[Command to update a node with a patch.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/patch.md)

##### [calicoctl replace](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/replace.md)

[Command to replace an existing policy with a different one.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/replace.md)

##### [calicoctl version](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/version.md)

[Command to display the calicoctl CLI version.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoctl/version.md)

## calicoq reference

##### [calicoq](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/overview.md)

[CLI to verify that your security policies are configured as intended.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/overview.md)

##### [calicoq and selectors](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/selectors.md)

[Use selectors to match criteria in endpoints, policies, or profiles .](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/selectors.md)

##### [calicoq endpoint](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/endpoint.md)

[Command to list policies and profiles for selected endpoints.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/endpoint.md)

##### [calicoq eval](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/eval.md)

[Command to list endpoints matched by a selector.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/eval.md)

##### [calicoq host](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/host.md)

[Command to list endpoints, policies, and profiles on the selected host.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/host.md)

##### [calicoq policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/policy.md)

[Command to list endpoints for a policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/policy.md)

##### [calicoq version](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/version.md)

[Command to list version of the calicoq CLI.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/clis/calicoq/version.md)

## Resource definitions

##### [Resource definitions](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/overview.md)

[Calico Enterprise resources (APIs) that you can manage using calicoctl.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/overview.md)

##### [BFD configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bfdconfig.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bfdconfig.md)

##### [BGP configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgpconfig.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgpconfig.md)

##### [BGP peer](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgppeer.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgppeer.md)

##### [BGP Filter](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgpfilter.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/bgpfilter.md)

##### [Block affinity](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/blockaffinity.md)

[IP address management block affinity](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/blockaffinity.md)

##### [Calico node status](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/caliconodestatus.md)

[API for this Calico resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/caliconodestatus.md)

##### [Compliance reports (deprecated)](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/overview.md)

[Schedule reports and configure report scope.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/overview.md)

##### [Inventory report](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/inventory.md)

[API for this resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/inventory.md)

##### [Network Access report](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/network-access.md)

[API for this resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/network-access.md)

##### [Policy audit report](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/policy-audit.md)

[API for this resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/policy-audit.md)

##### [CIS benchmark report](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/cis-benchmark.md)

[API for this resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/compliance-reports/cis-benchmark.md)

##### [Deep packet inspection](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/deeppacketinspection.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/deeppacketinspection.md)

##### [Early Network Configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/earlynetworkconfiguration.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/earlynetworkconfiguration.md)

##### [Egress gateway policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/egressgatewaypolicy.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/egressgatewaypolicy.md)

##### [External network](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/externalnetwork.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/externalnetwork.md)

##### [Felix configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/felixconfig.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/felixconfig.md)

##### [Global Alert](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalalert.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalalert.md)

##### [Global network policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalnetworkpolicy.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalnetworkpolicy.md)

##### [Global network set](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalnetworkset.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalnetworkset.md)

##### [Global report](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalreport.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalreport.md)

##### [Global threat feed](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalthreatfeed.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/globalthreatfeed.md)

##### [Host endpoint](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/hostendpoint.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/hostendpoint.md)

##### [IP pool](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ippool.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ippool.md)

##### [IP reservation](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ipreservation.md)

[API for this Calico resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ipreservation.md)

##### [IPAM configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ipamconfig.md)

[IP address management global configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/ipamconfig.md)

##### [License key](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/licensekey.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/licensekey.md)

##### [Kubernetes controllers configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/kubecontrollersconfig.md)

[API for KubeControllersConfiguration resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/kubecontrollersconfig.md)

##### [Managed Cluster](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/managedcluster.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/managedcluster.md)

##### [Network policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/networkpolicy.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/networkpolicy.md)

##### [Network set](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/networkset.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/networkset.md)

##### [Node](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/node.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/node.md)

##### [Packet capture](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/packetcapture.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/packetcapture.md)

##### [Policy recommendation scope](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/policyrecommendations.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/policyrecommendations.md)

##### [Profile](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/profile.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/profile.md)

##### [Remote cluster configuration](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/remoteclusterconfiguration.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/remoteclusterconfiguration.md)

##### [Security event webhook](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/securityeventwebhook.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/securityeventwebhook.md)

##### [Staged global network policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagedglobalnetworkpolicy.md)

[API for this resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagedglobalnetworkpolicy.md)

##### [Staged Kubernetes network policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagedkubernetesnetworkpolicy.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagedkubernetesnetworkpolicy.md)

##### [Staged network policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagednetworkpolicy.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/stagednetworkpolicy.md)

##### [Tier](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/tier.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/tier.md)

##### [Workload endpoint](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/workloadendpoint.md)

[API for this Calico Enterprise resource.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/resources/workloadendpoint.md)

## Host endpoints

##### [Host endpoints](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/overview.md)

[Secure host network interfaces.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/overview.md)

##### [Creating policy for basic connectivity](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/connectivity.md)

[Customize the Calico failsafe policy to protect host endpoints.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/connectivity.md)

##### [Creating host endpoint objects](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/objects.md)

[To protect a host interface, start by creating a host endpoint object in etcd.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/objects.md)

##### [Selector-based policies](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/selector.md)

[Apply ordered policies to endpoints that match specific label selectors.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/selector.md)

##### [Failsafe rules](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/failsafe.md)

[Avoid cutting off connectivity to hosts because of incorrect network policies.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/failsafe.md)

##### [Pre-DNAT policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/pre-dnat.md)

[Apply rules in a host endpoint policy before any DNAT.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/pre-dnat.md)

##### [Apply on forwarded traffic](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/forwarded.md)

[Learn the subtleties using the applyOnForward option in host endpoint policies.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/forwarded.md)

##### [Summary of host endpoint policies](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/summary.md)

[How different host endpoint rules affect packet flows.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/summary.md)

##### [Connection tracking](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/conntrack.md)

[Workaround for Linux conntrack if Calico policy is not working as it should.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/host-endpoints/conntrack.md)

## Architecture

##### [Component architecture](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/architecture/overview.md)

[Understand the Calico Enterprise components and the basics of BGP networking.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/architecture/overview.md)

##### ['The Calico Enterprise data path: IP routing and iptables'](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/architecture/data-path.md)

[Learn how packets flow between workloads in a datacenter, or between a workload and the internet.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/architecture/data-path.md)

## Other reference topics

##### [Attribution](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/attribution.md)

[Third-party license attribution report for Calico Enterprise](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/attribution.md)

##### [Component versions](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/component-versions.md)

[A list of component versions for Calico Enterprise](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/component-versions.md)

##### [Frequently asked questions](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/faq.md)

[Common questions that users ask about Calico Enterprise.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/faq.md)

##### [Platform support policy](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/support-policy.md)

[Calico Enterprise platform support policy.](https://docs.tigera.io/calico-enterprise/3.21/reference/support-policy.md)
