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Description
Istio is an innovative open-source technology that enables developers to effortlessly connect, manage, and secure various microservices networks, irrespective of the platform, origin, or vendor. With a rapidly increasing number of contributors on GitHub, Istio stands out as one of the most prominent open-source initiatives, bolstered by a robust community. IBM takes pride in being a founding member and significant contributor to the Istio project, actively leading its Working Groups. On the IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service, Istio is available as a managed add-on, seamlessly integrating with your Kubernetes cluster. With just one click, users can deploy a well-optimized, production-ready instance of Istio on their IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service cluster, which includes essential core components along with tools for tracing, monitoring, and visualization. This streamlined process ensures that all Istio components are regularly updated by IBM, which also oversees the lifecycle of the control-plane components, providing users with a hassle-free experience. As microservices continue to evolve, Istio's role in simplifying their management becomes increasingly vital.
Description
Calico is a versatile open-source solution designed for networking and securing containers, virtual machines, and workloads on native hosts. It is compatible with a wide array of platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE), OpenStack, and even bare metal environments. Users can choose between leveraging Calico's eBPF data plane or utilizing the traditional networking pipeline of Linux, ensuring exceptional performance and true scalability tailored for cloud-native applications. Both developers and cluster administrators benefit from a uniform experience and a consistent set of features, whether operating in public clouds or on-premises, on a single node, or across extensive multi-node clusters. Additionally, Calico offers flexibility in data planes, featuring options like a pure Linux eBPF data plane, a conventional Linux networking data plane, and a Windows HNS data plane. No matter if you are inclined toward the innovative capabilities of eBPF or the traditional networking fundamentals familiar to seasoned system administrators, Calico accommodates all preferences and needs effectively. Ultimately, this adaptability makes Calico a compelling choice for organizations seeking robust networking solutions.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Amazon EKS
No
Apigee
No
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No
Box
No
GitHub
No
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
No
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
No
Kubernetes
No
Lumen Cloud Connect
Yes
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine
No
Integrations
Amazon EKS
Yes
Apigee
Yes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Yes
Box
Yes
GitHub
Yes
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Yes
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Yes
Kubernetes
Yes
Lumen Cloud Connect
No
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine
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
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
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)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
IBM
Founded
1911
Country
United States
Website
www.ibm.com/cloud/istio
Vendor Details
Company Name
Project Calico
Country
United States
Website
projectcalico.docs.tigera.io/about/about-calico