Service Mesh Cheatsheet (Istio / Envoy)
Production reference for Istio and Envoy: mesh-wide mTLS, AuthorizationPolicy patterns, RequestAuthentication for JWTs, traffic management, and istioctl/Envoy diagnostics.
What This Reference Covers
- High-signal commands and checks for day-to-day production work.
- Security and reliability notes that explain what can go wrong when a command is used casually.
- Debugging vocabulary for incidents, code reviews, platform audits, and interview preparation.
Recommended Next Steps
Start with the commands that match your current task, then follow the related CodersSecret material for deeper context on architecture, risk, and operational tradeoffs.
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