From Sidecars to Ambient: A Practical Guide to Migrating Your Service Mesh
As Istio Ambient Mesh gains traction for its simplified architecture and improved performance, many organizations are exploring how to transition from traditional sidecar-based service mesh deployments. But where do you start — and how do you migrate without disrupting production?
In this webinar, our experts Louis Ryan and James Ilse will walk you through the step-by-step process of migrating from sidecars to Ambient, including planning, phased rollouts, and real-world lessons from customer environments. You’ll learn how to reduce resource overhead, simplify operations, and unlock the full potential of Ambient with minimal risk.
What you’ll learn:
- Key differences between sidecar and ambient architectures
- How to evaluate your current mesh for Ambient readiness
- Best practices for phased migration
- Live examples from real-world deployments using Gloo Mesh
Whether you’re running Istio today or just beginning your service mesh journey, this session will give you the tools and confidence to modernize your mesh strategy.
