Try Istio ambient mode on Red Hat OpenShift

85 · Red Hat · March 12, 2025, 7:07 a.m.
Summary
This blog post introduces Istio ambient mode, a feature aimed at simplifying service mesh management in Kubernetes by removing the need for sidecar proxies. It discusses the architecture of ambient mode, its key components like Ztunnel and waypoint proxy, and benefits such as lower resource consumption and improved security, while also noting potential trade-offs. The post provides a guide on deploying Istio ambient mode on Red Hat OpenShift, complete with specific commands and configurations.