Tetrate Partners with AWS to Validate Istio Support for Amazon EKS Hybrid and Auto Modes

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to validate and support Tetrate Istio Subscription for the newly launched Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes and Auto Mode features. This partnership marks a significant milestone in simplifying Kubernetes operations and optimizing resource utilization for our customers.

Tetrate now offers enhanced Istio support for Amazon EKS with new TIS+ enhancements for Istio visibility and troubleshooting. Learn more ›

## Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes: Extending Kubernetes to On-Premises and Edge

Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes, now generally available, allows organizations to use their on-premises and edge infrastructure as nodes in Amazon EKS clusters. This feature unifies Kubernetes management across environments, enabling customers to:

• Manage on-premises and edge applications using the same Amazon EKS clusters, features, and tools as cloud-based applications
• Meet low-latency, local data processing, regulatory, or policy requirements
• Leverage Amazon EKS efficiency, scalability, and availability wherever applications need to run

Tetrate has worked closely with AWS to ensure that our Istio distribution seamlessly integrates with EKS Hybrid Nodes, providing consistent service mesh functionality across hybrid environments.

Amazon EKS Auto Mode: Simplifying Kubernetes Operations

Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Amazon EKS Auto Mode is a groundbreaking feature that fully automates compute, storage, and networking management for Kubernetes clusters. This innovation offers several benefits:

• Simplified Kubernetes operations by offloading cluster management to AWS
• Improved application performance and security
• Optimized compute costs through dynamic scaling of EC2 instances

At Tetrate, we’ve rigorously tested our Istio solutions with EKS Auto Mode to ensure compatibility and performance.

Tetrate’s Validation Process

Our team conducted extensive validation tests across multiple Tetrate solutions, including:

• Tetrate Istio Distro
• Open Source Tetrate Istio Distro via EKS Add-on

The results have been overwhelmingly positive, demonstrating seamless integration with EKS Auto Mode. Our tests revealed:

• Consistent Performance: All Istio setups functioned flawlessly, showcasing EKS Auto Mode’s ability to enhance Kubernetes environments while optimizing cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Scalability: Istio’s use of Kubernetes DaemonSets worked seamlessly with AWS Auto Mode, allowing mesh components to scale dynamically based on available compute and network resources.
• Maintained Functionality: Customers using Tetrate’s supported products can enjoy a simplified Kubernetes experience without compromising on service mesh capabilities, including security, reliability, and observability.

Benefits for Tetrate Customers

The integration of Tetrate Istio Subscription with Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes and Auto Mode offers numerous advantages:

• Unified Management: Seamlessly manage Kubernetes applications across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments.
• Operational Simplicity: Reduce the complexity of running Kubernetes at scale with automated management.
• Cost Optimization: Leverage AWS’s intelligent resource allocation to minimize compute costs.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from AWS-controlled access, lifecycle management, and ephemeral compute for improved security posture.
• Flexibility: Deploy Istio-based service meshes consistently across diverse infrastructure environments.

Getting Started

To take advantage of these new features with Tetrate Istio Subscription:

• For EKS Hybrid Nodes: Set up your on-premises or edge infrastructure as nodes in your Amazon EKS clusters.
• For EKS Auto Mode: Enable it in any EKS cluster running Kubernetes 1.29 and above using the EKS API, AWS Console, or your preferred infrastructure-as-code tool.
• Deploy Tetrate Istio Subscription on your EKS clusters to manage your service mesh across all environments.

Conclusion

Our collaboration with AWS on Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes and Auto Mode validation demonstrates Tetrate’s commitment to providing cutting-edge service mesh solutions that work seamlessly with the latest cloud technologies. We’re excited to see how these innovations will help our customers streamline their Kubernetes operations and accelerate their cloud-native journeys.

We invite our users to share their experiences, challenges, and unique use cases with Tetrate products on Amazon EKS. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to optimize our solutions for cloud-native deployments.

Stay tuned for more updates and best practices on leveraging Tetrate Istio Subscription with these new Amazon EKS features. Together with AWS, we’re shaping the future of Kubernetes and service mesh technologies.