Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Linkerd – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source, lightweight service mesh for Kubernetes focused on simplicity and low overhead.
In simple words
A lightweight alternative to Istio.
Exam tip
Linkerd wins on simplicity and low resource use; Istio wins on features.
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