Install Istio on Azure AKS

Azure Container Marketplace also the deployment of Tetrate Istio Distro (TID) on existing AKS clusters, or allows to create Azure AKS cluster with pre-installed TID. (TID is also listed in Azure Stack HCI Catalog as tested and validated Solution).

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  • Then choose a plan (the list is constantly changing as newer versions are released):

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  • Select between existing cluster and a new cluster creation. Enter the basic info on the first page per figure below:

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  • Select AKS cluster name and Kubernetes version, also the cluster attributes:

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  • Let Azure to validate your settings and proceed with cluster creation:

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  • After the cluster is created, you can begin provisioning your application and Istio will automatically onboard and connect your services:

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When the cluster Deployment is completed - you can proceed with deploying applications in Istio-enabled AKS cluster.