Istio's Multicluster Networking Modes: Connecting Clusters Beyond Borders - Abdul Basit, Rakuten Symphony
Istio is a popular service mesh that enables secure, reliable, and observable communication between microservices. But what if you have multiple Kubernetes clusters that span different networks? How do you connect them with Istio and enable cross-cluster communication? In this talk, you will learn about the different multicluster networking modes that Istio supports, such as single/flat network and gateway/multi-network. You will see the pros and cons of each approach and the factors our customers consider when choosing a specific network mode. By the end of this talk, you will have a better understanding of how Istio multicluster networking works, and how to choose the best mode for your use case.