2V0-71.23 Question 286
Single answerA development team is deploying a microservices-based application on a Kubernetes cluster managed by VMware Tanzu. They require a solution that allows for traffic routing between services, load balancing, and traffic control (e.g., rate limiting) within the cluster. Which Tanzu component provides these application connectivity services and traffic control benefits?
- A
Contour
- B
Tanzu Mission Control
- C
Tanzu Service Mesh
- D
Harbor
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The scenario requires a solution that handles service-to-service communication within a Kubernetes cluster, including traffic routing, load balancing, and traffic control. Tanzu Service Mesh is the VMware Tanzu component designed for these purposes, providing robust connectivity and security features for microservices. Other options, like Contour or Harbor, serve different purposes and do not fully meet the requirements.
- A. Incorrect.
Contour is an ingress controller that provides external access to services running in Kubernetes clusters. While it supports traffic routing for external access, it does not provide advanced application connectivity services like service-to-service encryption or traffic control within the cluster.
- B. Incorrect.
Tanzu Mission Control is a centralized management platform for Kubernetes clusters, offering features like lifecycle management and policy enforcement. It does not handle application connectivity or traffic control directly.
- C. Correct.
Tanzu Service Mesh provides advanced application connectivity services, such as service-to-service communication, traffic routing, rate limiting, and security features like mutual TLS. It is specifically designed to address the requirements mentioned in the scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
Harbor is a container registry that secures and manages container images. It does not provide any connectivity or traffic control services.