Service mesh
- Service to service communication for microservice architecture
- Service mesh infrastructure layer provides Reliability, Observability and Security.
- It works as sidecar container, must pass through proxy before leaving pod.
- Istio is an open-source service mesh platform that simplifies microservices management.
Acting as a virtual network, it handles communication between services and provides traffic management, security, and observability features. Istio uses sidecar proxies to control traffic routing, load balancing, and enforce security policies. It enhances resilience, security, and visibility in microservices architectures, freeing developers and operators from networking complexities. Learn more
Source: https://istio.io/
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