Consul 2.0 enhances service mesh, security, and scalability
Consul 2.0 introduces several key enhancements aimed at improving flexibility, control, and scalability for service mesh deployments. New features include support for multiple ports in service mesh configurations, integration with CyberArk for workload identity management, cluster-wide rate limiting, and auto-scaling capabilities for the API gateway. These updates are particularly relevant for organizations managing complex distributed systems who need greater operational control and resilience.
- →Support for multiple ports in service mesh
- →Integration with CyberArk for workload identity
- →Cluster rate limiting
- →API gateway auto-scaling
Features (4) ›
- Support for multiple ports in service mesh
Consul 2.0 adds support for configuring multiple ports within service mesh deployments, offering greater flexibility in managing network traffic for services.
- Integration with CyberArk for workload identity
The release includes integration with CyberArk Workload Identity Manager, enhancing security by enabling more robust management of workload identities.
- Cluster rate limiting
Consul 2.0 introduces cluster-wide rate limiting, allowing administrators to better control API traffic and prevent overload.
- API gateway auto-scaling
Auto-scaling capabilities are now available for the API gateway, improving the scalability and resilience of exposed services.
https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/consul-20-improves-flexibility-control-and-scalability
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