Executive Development Programme in Developing Cloud-Native Apps with Istio Service Mesh

This course is designed for IT professionals, architects, and developers with at least two years of experience in cloud application development. It focuses on equipping participants with the skills to leverage Istio service mesh for building and managing scalable, resilient cloud-native applications.

Upon completion, learners will gain hands-on experience in deploying Istio, understanding service mesh fundamentals, and implementing advanced features like traffic management, observability, and security. The course also covers best practices for integrating Istio with existing microservices architectures and cloud platforms.

1. 1. Introduction to Cloud-Native Applications: Learners will understand the fundamentals of cloud-native applications, including containerization, orchestration, and the benefits of microservices architecture. They will gain practical skills in setting up and running containerized applications.
2. 2. Understanding Istio Service Mesh: This module covers the basics of service meshes and why Istio is a leading choice for managing service-to-service communication. Learners will learn how to install and configure Istio to manage traffic and services in a cloud-native environment.
3. 3. Configuring Service Discovery and Routing in Istio: Learners will delve into service discovery mechanisms and routing rules within Istio, enabling them to manage traffic routing and service discovery efficiently. Practical skills include configuring service discovery and implementing routing policies.
4. 4. Implementing Security in Cloud-Native Applications with Istio: This module focuses on securing cloud-native applications using Istio’s security features. Learners will learn about mutual TLS, authentication, and authorization, and how to apply them to secure services.
5. 5. Advanced Traffic Management with Istio: Advanced traffic management techniques such as canary releases, blue-green deployments, and A/B testing are covered. Learners will gain hands-on experience in implementing these strategies using Istio’s powerful traffic management features.
6. 6. Observability with Istio: This module introduces observability concepts and tools for monitoring and logging in distributed systems. Learners will learn how to collect and analyze metrics, logs, and traces to gain insights into the performance and health of their applications.
7. 7. Managing Policies and Telemetry with Istio: Policy management in Istio, including mutating and validating webhooks, is covered. Learners will also learn about Istio’s telemetry features for monitoring and metrics collection, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize cloud-native applications.
8. 8. Advanced Istio Features and Best Practices: This module explores advanced Istio features like mesh-level security, sidecar proxies, and custom policies. Best practices for deploying and maintaining Istio are also discussed, equipping learners with the knowledge to effectively use Istio in real-world scenarios.
9. 9. Hands-On Project: Building a Cloud-Native Application with Istio: In this practical project, learners will apply their knowledge by building a cloud-native application with Istio service mesh. They will configure Istio, implement best practices, and deploy the application to a cloud environment.
10. 10. Future Trends in Cloud-Native Development with Istio: The final module covers emerging trends and future developments in cloud-native technology, focusing on Istio’s role in these trends. Learners will gain insights into the evolving landscape of cloud-native application development and the importance of Istio in this context.