Calisti
A simplified, enterprise-ready service mesh.
Overview
Calisti is Cisco's service mesh platform, designed to simplify the adoption and management of Istio in enterprise environments. It provides enhanced observability, security, and lifecycle management for microservices running on Kubernetes and virtual machines.
✨ Key Features
- Enterprise Istio distribution
- Simplified lifecycle management
- Automated SLO monitoring
- Support for both containers and VMs
- Unified policy management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Backed by Cisco support and engineering
- Focus on simplified operations and SLO management
- Integration with the broader Cisco product portfolio
Unique Value: Simplifies enterprise adoption of Istio with a focus on operational ease-of-use, SLO management, and trusted Cisco support.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Providing enterprise-grade management and observability for Istio-based service meshes.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small teams or projects where open-source Istio is sufficient.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a Cisco-backed alternative to other enterprise Istio platforms, with potential for tighter integration with other Cisco networking and observability products.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Cisco TAC Support tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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