OSS Istio to Tetrate Service Bridge Advancement

OSS Istio (Open Source)
Foundation level with basic service mesh capabilities. Self-managed, community-supported open source solution requiring significant operational overhead.
Basic Observability
Prometheus metrics, Jaeger tracing, Kiali visualization
Traffic Management
Load balancing, routing, circuit breaking
Security Policies
mTLS, basic authorization policies
Self-Managed
Full responsibility for installation, updates, troubleshooting
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Tetrate Istio Distro (TID)
Enterprise-ready Istio distribution with enhanced security, stability, and support. FIPS-compliant builds with extended lifecycle management.
Enhanced Security
FIPS 140-2 compliance, CVE patches, security hardening
Long-term Support
Extended maintenance, predictable upgrade cycles
Tetrate Support
Enterprise support, troubleshooting assistance
Improved Observability
Enhanced metrics collection, better monitoring integration
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Tetrate Service Bridge (TSB)
Complete enterprise service mesh platform with centralized management, advanced observability, and multi-cluster capabilities across hybrid environments.
Unified Dashboard
Centralized observability across all clusters and environments
Advanced Analytics
Service topology, dependency mapping, performance insights
Multi-Cluster Management
Cross-cluster service discovery, traffic routing, policy enforcement
Enterprise Integration
LDAP/AD integration, RBAC, audit logging, compliance reporting
GitOps Integration
Configuration as code, automated deployments, rollback capabilities
SLO Management
Service level objectives, automated remediation
Capabilities Gained with Advancements
Reduced Operational Overhead: From self-managed complexity to fully managed platform
Enhanced Security Posture: FIPS compliance, automated patching, enterprise-grade security
Comprehensive Observability: 360-degree visibility across your entire service mesh
Resilient & Scalable Architecture: Multi-cluster, multi-cloud, and hybrid deployment support