What is a Kubernetes service mesh and how does it differ from standard Kubernetes networking?

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What is a Kubernetes service mesh and how does it differ from standard Kubernetes networking?

Key points

  • Service mesh adds features beyond basic pod connectivity
  • Standard Kubernetes networking lacks advanced traffic management
  • mTLS encryption is a key service mesh capability
  • Service mesh is not a replacement for Kubernetes networking

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