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In this module we’ll cover everything you need to install, configure, customize, and manage Istio in a Kubernetes environment. The sequence follows a practical install-first, customize-next approach so you can apply what you learn in real clusters. What we’ll cover (in order)
  • Prerequisites and environment requirements (spoiler: you need Kubernetes).
  • Install istioctl and use it to install and enable Istio.
  • Review Istio installation profiles, including Ambient Mode.
  • Install Istio with Helm as an alternative.
  • Customize Istio using the Istio Operator (important for production).
  • Install Ambient Mode and get started with the ztunnel.
  • Perform upgrades and uninstall Istio using canary upgrade patterns.
Before you begin, make sure you have a running Kubernetes cluster and kubectl configured with cluster-admin privileges. Typical minimums:
  • Kubernetes 1.21+ recommended.
  • kubectl and helm CLI installed locally.
  • istioctl for the quick-install path (we’ll show how to install it).
The image lists three objectives related to Istio: installing it using Helm, customizing it with the Istio Operator, and installing and configuring Ambient Mode.
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