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Description

Cilium is an open-source tool designed to enhance, secure, and monitor network interactions among container workloads and cloud-native environments, leveraging the groundbreaking Kernel technology known as eBPF. Unlike traditional setups, Kubernetes does not inherently include a Load Balancing solution, which is often left to cloud providers or the networking teams in private cloud settings. By utilizing BGP, Cilium can manage incoming traffic effectively, while also using XDP and eBPF to optimize performance. These combined technologies deliver a powerful and secure load balancing solution. Operating at the kernel level, Cilium and eBPF allow for informed decisions regarding the connectivity of various workloads, whether they reside on the same node or across different clusters. Through the integration of eBPF and XDP, Cilium significantly enhances latency and performance, replacing the need for Kube-proxy altogether, which streamlines operations and improves resource usage. This not only simplifies the network architecture but also empowers developers to focus more on application development rather than infrastructure concerns.

Description

Linkerd enhances the security, observability, and reliability of your Kubernetes environment without necessitating any code modifications. It is fully Apache-licensed and boasts a rapidly expanding, engaged, and welcoming community. Constructed using Rust, Linkerd's data plane proxies are remarkably lightweight (under 10 MB) and exceptionally quick, achieving sub-millisecond latency for 99th percentile requests. There are no convoluted APIs or complex configurations to manage. In most scenarios, Linkerd operates seamlessly right from installation. The control plane of Linkerd can be deployed into a single namespace, allowing for the gradual and secure integration of services into the mesh. Additionally, it provides a robust collection of diagnostic tools, including automatic mapping of service dependencies and real-time traffic analysis. Its top-tier observability features empower you to track essential metrics such as success rates, request volumes, and latency, ensuring optimal performance for every service within your stack. With Linkerd, teams can focus on developing their applications while benefiting from enhanced operational insights.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Dash0 Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Meshery Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Aspecto No 
Datadog No 
F5 Distributed Cloud Platform No 
Flux CD No 
GitLab Yes 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Yes 
Isovalent Yes 
Kublr No 
MicroK8s No 
Mindflow Yes 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine Yes 
Netdata Yes 
Northflank No 
Telepresence No 
Trip.com Yes 
effx No 

Integrations

Dash0 Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Meshery Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Aspecto Yes 
Datadog Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud Platform Yes 
Flux CD Yes 
GitLab No 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) No 
Isovalent No 
Kublr Yes 
MicroK8s Yes 
Mindflow No 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine No 
Netdata No 
Northflank Yes 
Telepresence Yes 
Trip.com No 
effx Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cilium

Website

cilium.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Buoyant

Founded

2015

Country

United States

Website

linkerd.io

Product Features

Network Monitoring

Bandwidth Monitoring No 
Baseline Manager No 
Diagnostic Tools No 
IP Address Monitoring No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Real Time Analytics No 
Resource Management No 
SLA Monitoring No 
Server Monitoring No 
Uptime Monitoring No 
Web Traffic Reporting No 

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