Envoy Gateway v1.2.0 is here, bringing a suite of new features, performance optimizations, and crucial bug fixes. This release is designed to elevate your networking, traffic management, and security capabilities.
Key Highlights
Breaking Changes
- Gateway API Updates: Removed support for v1alpha2 GRPCRoute and ReferenceGrant.
- CPU Limits: Removed default CPU limits to prevent throttling.
- Envoy Shutdown Settings: Adjusted drain strategy and default values.
- Endpoint Health on Host Removal: Enabled ignore_health_on_host_removal for faster endpoint removal.
- Logging Level Adjustment: Changed xDS and Infra IR logs to Debug level.
New Features
API & Traffic Management
- Gateway-API v1.2.0 Support: Full compatibility with the latest standards.
- IPv4/IPv6 Dual Stack: Support for EnvoyProxy fleet and BackendRef resources.
- Standalone Mode: Experimental support for standalone (host deployment) mode.
- Response Override and Request Timeout: Added support in BackendTrafficPolicy.
- Active Passive Failover: Supported with the fallback field in the Backend API.
- Session Persistence in HTTPRoute: Session persistence for stateful traffic management.
- HTTPRouteFilter: Direct Response and Path Regex Rewrites support.
Security
- JWT Claims-Based Authorization: Advanced security control with claims-based policies.
- CORS Wildcard Matching: Wildcard matching for AllowMethods and AllowHeaders.
- OIDC Flow Support: Added nonce support for OIDC authorization.
Observability & Tracing
- Datadog Tracing Integration: Improved support for Datadog tracing in EnvoyProxy CRD.
- Listener Access Logs: Configurable Listener level Access Logs for EnvoyProxy.
- Native Prometheus Metrics: Prometheus metrics endpoint for rate limit monitoring.
Helm Customization
- SecurityContext Options: Customizable security context for improved deployment.
- NodeSelector and PriorityClassName: Added for granular deployment configuration.
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
- Fixed numerous bugs and optimized performance for a smoother experience.
Upgrade Your Envoy Gateway
To leverage these exciting new features and enhancements, upgrade to Envoy Gateway v1.2 today. Refer to the official documentation for detailed instructions.
