The document presents Todd Kaplinger, an IBM Cloud Private lead architect, discussing the advantages of using Istio, a service mesh technology, not only for microservices but also for middleware services. It highlights his extensive experience in application servers and emerging technologies, along with resources such as a demo application to aid in adopting Istio. Additionally, it includes links for further engagement and contributions related to IBM Cloud.

1. Istio is not just
for microservices
Todd Kaplinger
Lead Architect - IBM Cloud Private

2. • Started @ IBM in 2000 working in WebSphere Application
Server
• Developer, Architect and Team Lead Web Tier Components
• Servlet Expert Group Participant
• WebSphere Technology Institute (WSTi)
• Developer, Architect and Team Lead on many incubation
projects
• Strong focus on Emerging Technologies
• MobileFirst Foundation - Senior Technical Staff Member
• Delivered initial architecture for Mobile Backend as a Service
• IBM Cloud Private - Senior Technical Staff Member
• Developer, Architect and Team Lead for UI, DevOps and Istio
• IBM Master Inventor
me
About Todd!

3. Demo: Istio Index Conference Application
https://github.com/todkap/istio-index-conf2018

4. • Benefits of using a service mesh such as Istio for building micro
services
• Benefits of using a service mesh for middleware services such as etcd
• Tips for testing your application with Istio
• Example application to accelerate your adoption of Istio
Take Aways

5. Catch up with me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkaplinger/
https://medium.com/@todkap
https://twitter.com/todkap
Find other interesting topics around IBM Cloud
https://medium.com/ibm-cloud/
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