Istio
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What is a sidecar in the context of Istio?
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Answer: A proxy container deployed alongside application containers
Explanation
In Istio, a sidecar is a proxy container (Envoy) that is deployed alongside each application container. The sidecar intercepts all network communication to and from the application container, enabling Istio to manage traffic, enforce policies, and collect metrics.
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