code> and Operator.</li><li>Some administrative tasks require more steps and have higher complexity.</li></ul></li><li><p><a href=/v1.16/docs/setup/install/operator/>Istio Operator</a></p><div><aside class="callout warning"><div class=type><svg class="large-icon"><use xlink:href="/v1.16/img/icons.svg#callout-warning"/></svg></div><div class=content>Using the operator is not recommended for new installations. While the operator will continue to be supported,
new feature requests will not be prioritized.</div