f the clusters are <a href=/v1.24/docs/ops/deployment/deployment-models/#network-models>on the same network</a>, and whether you want <a href=/v1.24/docs/ops/deployment/deployment-models/#control-plane-models>multiple control planes</a>.</p><h2 id=easier-to-add-vms-to-your-mesh>Easier to add VMs to your mesh</h2><p>After making a number of security improvements to VM mesh endpoints in 1.7, we&rsquo;ve focused on usability for 1.8. We simplified the installation process, and you can now use <code>istioctl</c