Federated Services: Straightforward Multicluster

This conference talk explores Linkerd's new federated services feature designed to simplify multicluster Kubernetes operations. Discover how federated services provide operational simplicity by making services appear identical from anywhere in a multicluster setup while maintaining the ability to reach all parts of the environment. Learn how Linkerd handles the complexity behind the scenes, ensuring traffic stays local when possible and routes seamlessly across clusters when needed, all while maintaining familiar routing primitives. The presentation includes a deep dive into the architecture and functionality of federated services, practical implementation guidance, and a live demonstration showcasing real-world capabilities. Perfect for cloud native practitioners looking to manage multicluster environments without the typical complexity associated with resilience and progressive delivery across multiple Kubernetes clusters.