h and using <code>istio-ingress</code> gateways to control access to these Istiod control planes. Through the examples provided here, mesh operators can explore different implementation choices and choose what works best for them.</p><p>This new model reduces complexity for mesh admins by allowing them to focus on mesh configurations without operating the control plane themselves. Mesh admins can continue to configure mesh-wide settings and Istio resources without any access to external control plane cluste