li><li><a href=#distributed-traces><strong>Distributed Traces</strong></a>. Istio generates distributed trace spans for each service, providing operators with a detailed understanding
of call flows and service dependencies within a mesh.</li><li><a href=#access-logs><strong>Access Logs</strong></a>. As traffic flows into a service within a mesh, Istio can generate a full record of each request, including source and
destination metadata. This information enables operators to audit service behavior down to th