In the Envoy Column, I share in-depth analysis and hands-on experience with Envoy proxies and gateways. From traffic management and service discovery to load balancing, Envoy is a critical component in modern service architectures. Recently, I’ve been particularly focused on Envoy Gateway, exploring how it optimizes microservice communications. Join me in diving into various use cases and best practices for Envoy.
Envoy Jaeger Tracing Example Explained
This article provides a detailed analysis of the official Envoy example ‘jaeger-tracing’, explaining its construction process, related files, and functionality. It aims to supplement the Envoy documentation on Jaeger tracing, showcasing the architectural concept of service mesh and laying the foundation for learning service mesh technologies like Istio.
Understanding Envoy's Extension and Integration Mechanisms: From Built-in Filters to Dynamic Modules
This article dives into various extension and integration mechanisms supported by Envoy, including built-in C++, Lua scripts, Wasm plugins, dynamic modules, and external integrations like ext_proc and ext_authz. I also share my personal preference and reasoning in favor of dynamic modules.
Step-by-Step Guide: Moving from ingress-nginx to Envoy Gateway
This blog guides users through migrating from ingress-nginx to Envoy Gateway using the Gateway API. It covers the reasons for migration, step-by-step instructions on Minikube, and how the ingress2gateway tool simplifies the transition to a more modern ingress architecture.
Observability Guide for Envoy Gateway Data Plane
A hands-on guide to configuring observability for the data plane of Envoy Gateway using Prometheus, Loki, and Tempo.
Leveraging EnvoyPatchPolicy to Extend the Capabilities of Envoy Gateway
Learn how to use EnvoyPatchPolicy to dynamically modify xDS resources in Envoy Gateway, including practical examples such as customizing local replies. Based on Envoy Gateway v1.3.2.
Envoy’s ext_proc filter enables flexible request and response processing through gRPC integration.
How the Envoy Proxy Handles User Requests for Tracing
An in-depth exploration of how the Envoy proxy processes user requests in a cloud-native environment to enable distributed tracing and enhance application observability.
Integrating Envoy Gateway as an Ingress Gateway in Istio Service Mesh
This article describes how to integrate Envoy Gateway as an ingress gateway in the Istio service mesh to enhance application security and accessibility.
How to Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) with OIDC in API Gateway using Envoy Gateway?
This article provides a detailed guide on configuring Envoy Gateway to use OIDC for Single Sign-On. By using Auth0 as the identity provider, it demonstrates how to achieve secure and efficient SSO at the API Gateway level, enhancing user experience and system security.