Understanding the Istio architecture
Istio simplifies microservices management through two fundamental components:
- Data plane: This comprises the sidecar envoy proxies that Istio injects into your microservices. These proxies take on the essential role of routing traffic between various services, and they also collect crucial telemetry data to facilitate monitoring and insights.
- Control plane: The control plane serves as the command center, instructing the data plane on how to route traffic effectively. It also handles the storage and management of configuration details, making it easier for administrators to interact with the sidecar proxy and take control of the Istio service mesh. In essence, the control plane functions as the intelligence and decision-making hub of Istio.
Similarly, Istio manages two types of traffic:
- Data plane traffic: This type of traffic consists of the core business-related data exchanged between your microservices. It encompasses...
