NGINX Service Mesh
A fully integrated, lightweight service mesh.
Overview
NGINX Service Mesh is a lightweight service mesh that leverages a data plane powered by NGINX Plus to manage container traffic in Kubernetes environments. It focuses on providing security, traffic management, and observability for east-west traffic, with seamless integration for north-south traffic via NGINX Ingress Controller.
✨ Key Features
- Lightweight and high-performance data plane (NGINX Plus)
- mTLS Encryption for secure communication
- Fine-grained traffic control (rate limiting, circuit breakers)
- Observability and monitoring
- Integration with NGINX Ingress Controller
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High-performance data plane using NGINX Plus
- Lightweight control plane
- Seamless integration with NGINX Ingress Controller for unified traffic management
Unique Value: Delivers a lightweight, agile, and secure service mesh with a high-performance NGINX Plus data plane.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a lightweight service mesh for Kubernetes applications managed with NGINX.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-Kubernetes environments or users who prefer a purely open-source data plane.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more performant and integrated experience for users of the NGINX ecosystem compared to service meshes with a generic Envoy data plane.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Commercial tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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