Better Canary Deploys with Kubernetes and Istio

Explore canary deployments in Kubernetes and Istio through this comprehensive conference talk. Learn how to limit the impact of unforeseen issues during software releases and effectively monitor applications in Kubernetes. Discover the advantages of canary deploys, understand the concept of service mesh, and gain insights into implementing these techniques using Istio. Delve into topics such as blue-green deployments, rolling updates, and representative sets. Examine the importance of monitoring, anomaly detection, and key metrics to watch during deployments. Get hands-on knowledge about Kubernetes services, deployments, and environment variables, as well as Istio features like gateways and virtual services. Enhance your DevOps skills and learn to create more robust and reliable deployment strategies for complex systems.