Istio is an open-source service mesh that provides a uniform way to manage, connect, and secure microservices. It helps to manage traffic, enhance security capabilities, and provide telemetry data for understanding service behavior. To learn more, read the Istio documentation.
Kyma Istio Operator is an essential part of the Istio module that handles the management and configuration of the Istio service mesh. It contains Istio Controller that is responsible for installing, uninstalling, and upgrading Istio.
The latest release includes the following versions of Istio and Envoy:
Istio version: 1.23.2
Envoy version: 1.31.2
Note
If you want to enable compatibility with the previous minor version of Istio, see Compatibility Mode.
To gain a better understanding of the Istio module's capabilities, see the overview of:
- Istio Controller
- Istio Service Mesh
- Istio Sidecars
- Default Istio Setup
- Default Resources and Autoscaling Configuration
To learn how to use the Istio module, follow the tutorials and operation guides. For more in-depth information, read Istio Custom Resource specification and technical reference documentation. If you face any problems, refer to the troubleshooting guides for assistance.
If you are interested in the detailed documentation of Kyma Istio Operator's design and technical aspects, check the contributor directory.