What does mTLS add beyond Cilium security identities and network encryption?
I've been learning Kubernetes through a homelab and am trying to understand the practical purpose of mutual TLS, especially when using a service mesh such as Linkerd or…
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What does mTLS provide beyond Cilium identities, network policies, and WireGuard?
I've been building a homelab Kubernetes cluster on Talos with Cilium and am trying to understand the practical purpose of mutual TLS, especially when using a service mesh…
How can I correlate original and mirrored requests with Istio?
I'm running Kubernetes on AWS with Istio and using Istio's traffic mirroring feature. Previously, a gateway added a unique header before splitting the traffic, so correlating the original…
Does an Istio sidecar intercept all outbound traffic?
I'm learning how Istio sidecars handle traffic between pods and external services. I understand that the sidecar uses iptables rules to intercept connections, apply routing, retries, mTLS, and…
What’s the best way to route traffic between Kubernetes clusters in different regions?
We're designing two Kubernetes clusters in separate regions, with the same applications deployed in each one. Each cluster has a global proxy service. If a request enters through…
Should I Use Wireguard or mTLS for Kubernetes Traffic Security?
Hey everyone! I'm facing some challenges and would love your insights. I have several services running on Kubernetes, including both web and backend services. Currently, we authenticate and…
What are some good beginner to intermediate Kubernetes project ideas?
Hey everyone, I've been diving into Kubernetes for a bit now, and I'm on the hunt for a solid project that can help solidify my skills. I'm at…
Has anyone set up Istio in Ambient Mode on a Talos cluster successfully?
Hi there! I'm managing a Talos-based Kubernetes cluster and I'm exploring the possibility of installing **Istio in Ambient mode** without sidecars. I wanted to reach out to see…
Why are Service Meshes Trending Among Companies?
I'm really curious about the hype surrounding service meshes and their growing popularity among companies. Despite my eight years of experience with Kubernetes, I'm struggling to understand the…
Best Practices for Pre-Merge Testing in Kubernetes Without Full Environments
Hey everyone, I wanted to share a method our team has been perfecting and see what you all think, especially since testing microservices on Kubernetes can be tricky.…
Is NGINX Ingress Controller Still the Best Option for My Needs?
I'm currently using the NGINX Ingress Controller and I'm curious if it's the best choice for our setup. I'm considering other options and want to know what alternatives…
Considering Service Mesh Options for EKS Multi-Cluster Setup
I'm working in an enterprise environment with two EKS clusters for production, both running the same applications and using AWS ALB for load balancing. We're looking to implement…
How Can I Secure Pod-to-Pod Communication in a Kubernetes Setup?
I'm trying to figure out the best way to secure communication between pods in my Kubernetes setup. Do people usually set up truststores or keystores for each service…