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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

Constellation stands out as a Kubernetes distribution certified by the CNCF, utilizing confidential computing to ensure the encryption and isolation of entire clusters, thus safeguarding data at rest, in transit, and during processing by executing control and worker planes within hardware-enforced trusted execution environments. The platform guarantees workload integrity through the use of cryptographic certificates and robust supply-chain security practices, including SLSA Level 3 and sigstore-based signing, while successfully meeting the benchmarks set by the Center for Internet Security for Kubernetes. Additionally, it employs Cilium alongside WireGuard to facilitate precise eBPF traffic management and comprehensive end-to-end encryption. Engineered for high availability and automatic scaling, Constellation enables near-native performance across all leading cloud providers and simplifies the deployment process with an intuitive CLI and kubeadm interface. It ensures the implementation of Kubernetes security updates within a 24-hour timeframe, features hardware-backed attestation, and offers reproducible builds, making it a reliable choice for organizations. Furthermore, it integrates effortlessly with existing DevOps tools through standard APIs, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall productivity.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Container Registry Yes 
Amazon EKS No 
Ambient Mesh Yes 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) No 
Cilium No 
Constellation Yes 
DigitalOcean Yes 
GitHub No 
GitLab Yes 
Meshery Yes 
Microsoft Azure No 
Mindflow Yes 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine Yes 
OpenStack No 
Slack Yes 
Terraform No 
Trip.com Yes 
WireGuard No 

Integrations

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Container Registry No 
Amazon EKS Yes 
Ambient Mesh No 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Yes 
Cilium Yes 
Constellation No 
DigitalOcean No 
GitHub Yes 
GitLab No 
Meshery No 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Mindflow No 
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine No 
OpenStack Yes 
Slack No 
Terraform Yes 
Trip.com No 
WireGuard Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
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 Yes 
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 Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cilium

Website

cilium.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Edgeless Systems

Founded

2020

Country

Germany

Website

www.edgeless.systems/products/constellation

Product Features

Container Security

Access Roles / Permissions No 
Application Performance Tracking No 
Centralized Policy Management No 
Container Stack Scanning No 
Image Vulnerability Detection No 
Reporting No 
Testing No 
View Container Metadata No 

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