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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
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
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
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
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