Cilium - Tag - Lorenzo's Bloghttps://www.k8s.it/tags/cilium/Cilium - Tag - Lorenzo's BlogHugo -- gohugo.ioenTue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Kubernetes Service Meshhttps://www.k8s.it/posts/kubernetes-servicemesh/Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000Lorenzo Girardihttps://www.k8s.it/posts/kubernetes-servicemesh/

Do we need a service mesh? A few years ago I started evaluating this feature for existing infrastructure. There are many concepts to consider, and many mistakes people commonly make in thinking about what service mesh does.

Better to start with what a service mesh is NOT.

What a Service Mesh Is NOT

  • Not an API gateway (though they may share some components)
  • Not the location for firewall rules
  • Not a magical application performance booster
  • Not something to add without a clear scope — if you do, it could create disorder

What a Service Mesh IS

The short answer covers four areas:

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