AWS App Mesh
A service mesh that provides application-level networking to connect and manage microservices running on AWS.
Description
AWS App Mesh is a fully managed service mesh that simplifies the communication between microservices in cloud applications. By providing a consistent way to route traffic, enforce policies, and monitor communications, App Mesh enables developers to easily manage their microservices architecture. It integrates seamlessly with other AWS services like Amazon ECS, EKS, and EC2, allowing teams to focus on building their applications rather than managing the underlying networking complexities. App Mesh abstracts the networking layer by providing a set of APIs and configuration options to control traffic routing, retries, failover, and more. This enables better observability and reliability, as developers can implement retries, circuit breakers, and other resilience patterns without making significant changes to application code. With AWS App Mesh, organizations can ensure that their services are robust and adaptable, ultimately improving the operational efficiency of their microservices-based applications.
Examples
- A company using AWS App Mesh to manage microservices that handle user authentication, product catalog, and payment processing in an e-commerce application.
- A media streaming service utilizing App Mesh to route traffic between different services like content delivery, user profiles, and analytics.
Additional Information
- AWS App Mesh supports both HTTP and gRPC protocols for service communication.
- It offers integration with AWS CloudWatch for metrics and logging, enhancing monitoring capabilities.