Grab's service mesh evolution: From Consul to Istio

· Grab · July 16, 2025, 7:04 a.m.
Summary
This blog post chronicles Grab's transition from using Consul to Istio for their service mesh, highlighting the challenges faced due to the complexity of their infrastructure across Southeast Asia. The post discusses the evaluation process, design choices, and migration strategy for implementing Istio, emphasizing the lessons learned and future plans to improve operational capabilities and service reliability.
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