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Updated at April 15, 2024   08:50 AM

Istio

Preparatory steps

Install the kube-prometheus-stack addon.

Installing the addon

Several installation options are available for the addon.

Take into account the total maximum system requirements of addons that will be placed on groups of worker nodes. If necessary, perform manual scaling for groups of worker nodes or configure automatic scaling before install.

  1. Install the addon:

    1. Go to VK Cloud personal account.

    2. Select project, where the cluster will be placed.

    3. Go to ContainersKubernetes clusters.

    4. Click on the name of the desired cluster.

    5. Go to Addons tab.

    6. If there are already installed addons in the cluster, click on the Add addon button.

    7. Click the Install addon button on the istio addon card.

    8. Edit if necessary:

      • application name;

      • the name of the namespace where the addon will be installed;

      • addon settings code.

    9. Click the Install addon button.

      The installation of the addon in the cluster will begin. This process can take a long time.

  2. If necessary, install the kiali addon in addition.