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with a third cluster that&rsquo;s on a different network.</p><p>Using the approach shown in this guide results in an instance of the Istio control plane being deployed in every cluster
within the mesh. Although this is a common configuration, other more complex topologies are possible, but have to be done
using a more manual process, not described herein.</p><h2 id=before-you-begin>Before you begin</h2><p>The procedures we describe here are primarily intended to be used with relatively pristine clu