Upgrading Your Service Mesh to Linkerd 2 - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the process of upgrading a service mesh from Linkerd 1 to Linkerd 2 in this informative conference talk. Learn about the challenges and pitfalls of performing a major service mesh upgrade without disrupting operations. Discover the redesign of service mesh architecture and configuration required for the upgrade. Gain insights into the journey of helping a client successfully transition to Linkerd 2 while maintaining seamless operations. Understand the general architecture of service meshes, the new architecture introduced in Linkerd 2, and the goals and planning involved in such an upgrade. Benefit from practical knowledge that can be applied to any large-scale service mesh upgrade.

Intro
About Open Credo
Agenda
What is a Service Mesh
Kubernetes
Control Plane
General Architecture
New Architecture
Goals
Plan
Notes