The Istio service mesh

Istio extends Kubernetes to establish a programmable, application-aware network using the powerful Envoy service proxy. Working with both Kubernetes and traditional workloads, Istio brings standard, universal traffic management, telemetry, and security to complex deployments.

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Concepts

Traffic Management

Deploy capabilities like inter-service routing, failure recovery and load balancing.

Observability

Provide an end-to-end view of traffic flow and service performance.

Security

Engage encryption, role-based access, and authentication across services.

Solutions

From start-up to enterprise, cloud native to on-premises, organizations of all shapes, sizes, and missions deploy Istio to solve immediate problems. With Istio in place, they can build out additional capabilities on their service mesh. From compliance to reliability, Istio has the answer. Learn about some of Istio’s key use cases.

Case studies

Istio Providers

Istio is supported and implemented by an ecosystem of leading providers and consultants. You can install and manage Istio yourself or use a one-click install feature of your Kubernetes or cloud provider. Another option is to turn to a provider for a fully managed service mesh based on Istio. Choose the way that works for you.