Can Duplo deploy and manage Istio or other service mesh solutions in Kubernetes?

Context Customers may want to implement service mesh solutions like Istio for improved service discovery, app routing, and reduced manual configuration. Service mesh can provide benefits such as automatic service discovery, advanced routing capabilities, and improved reliability for microservices communication. Answer Duplo does not natively support service mesh solutions like Istio out-of-the-box, but service mesh can be deployed on Duplo-managed clusters. However, this implementation adds complexity and requires careful consideration of your specific use cases. The recommended approach depends on your cloud provider: For AWS users: Consider using AWS VPC Lattice, which enables the Gateway API in EKS. This is AWS's current recommended solution for service mesh functionality. You can learn more about this approach in the AWS containers blog . For GCP users: If you're on GKE, Google Cloud offers managed Istio with Traffic Director, which provides global Istio capabilities across GCP rather than being limited to a single cluster. Implementation considerations: Service mesh deployment requires deep understanding of how the mesh integrates with your existing infrastructure For optimal functionality, the mesh should connect with your cloud provider's native services Most customers find value in service mesh, especially if already using technologies like Envoy and gRPC Not all service mesh features may be necessary for your specific use case Before proceeding with service mesh implementation, evaluate whether the complexity and setup effort align with your specific requirements for service discovery and routing improvements.