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            Service Mesh. Simplified.
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        <p class="subtitle">Easily build cloud native workloads securely and reliably with Istio, with or without sidecars.</p>
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        <h1>What is Istio?</h1>

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            Istio extends Kubernetes to establish a programmable, application-aware network. Working with both Kubernetes and traditional workloads, Istio brings standard, universal traffic management, telemetry, and security to complex deployments.
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            Select the features you want and Istio deploys proxy infrastructure as needed.  Use the zero-trust tunnel for Layer 4 performance and security, or add the powerful Envoy service proxy for Layer 7 features.
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            Istio is supported and implemented by an ecosystem of leading providers and consultants. You can install and manage Istio yourself or use a one-click install feature of your Kubernetes or cloud provider. Another option is to turn to a provider for a fully managed service mesh based on Istio. Choose the way that works for you.
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