Google Cloud Service Mesh (Anthos)
Fully managed service mesh for complex microservices.
Overview
Google Cloud Service Mesh, part of the Anthos platform, is a fully managed service mesh that is built on open source Istio. It takes the power of Istio and removes the operational burden of managing the control plane, handling upgrades, scaling, and security patching. It provides deep observability with tight integration into the Google Cloud operations suite (Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Trace).
✨ Key Features
- Fully managed control plane
- Based on open source Istio
- Deep integration with Google Cloud services
- Traffic management and security policies
- Rich observability with Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
- Supports GKE and Compute Engine VMs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully managed Istio control plane, eliminating operational burden
- Deepest integration with Google Cloud's observability and security tools
- Backed by Google, a primary creator of Istio and Kubernetes
- Built-in SLO monitoring
Unique Value: Provides the power of Istio as a fully managed service on Google Cloud, simplifying operations and providing deep integrations with the GCP ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Managed service mesh for applications running on GKE
- Securing and observing microservices within the Google Cloud ecosystem
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Multi-cloud environments outside of Google Cloud
- Users who want control over the Istio control plane version and configuration
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a hands-off managed experience compared to self-hosting Istio or using enterprise platforms like Tetrate, but is tightly coupled to the Google Cloud platform.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
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