diff --git a/input/overview/connectivity.md b/input/overview/connectivity.md index d20549d..52055ba 100644 --- a/input/overview/connectivity.md +++ b/input/overview/connectivity.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ But if you want to deploy your application across multiple clusters, your option You have to either expose your services to the public internet or set up a VPN. Skupper offers a third way. -It connects clusters to a secure layer 7 network. +It connects clusters to a secure application network, also known as a virtual application network (VAN). It uses that network to forward local service traffic to remote clusters. **Secure hybrid cloud communication** diff --git a/input/overview/index.md b/input/overview/index.md index e531c39..38b4d89 100644 --- a/input/overview/index.md +++ b/input/overview/index.md @@ -21,19 +21,18 @@ In essence, the application network connects the services in a distributed appli ![overview-application](../images/overview-application.png) -Application networks are able to provide connectivity across the hybrid cloud because they operate at Layer 7 (the application layer). -They use **Layer 7 application routers** to route communication between **Layer 7 application services**. +Application networks are able to provide connectivity across the hybrid cloud by using Skupper routers. - -## Layer 7 application routers + +## Skupper routers -Layer 7 application routers form the backbone of an application network in the same way that conventional network routers form the backbone of a VPN. -However, instead of routing IP packets between network endpoints, Layer 7 application routers route messages between application endpoints (called Layer 7 application services). +Skupper routers form the backbone of an application network in the same way that conventional network routers form the backbone of a VPN. +However, instead of routing IP packets between network endpoints, Skupper routers route messages between application endpoints. -**Layer 7 application services** +**Application services** -A Layer 7 application service represents an endpoint, or destination in the application network. -When an application sends a communication to an service, the Layer 7 application routers distribute the communication to any other application in the application network that has the same service. +An application service represents an endpoint, or destination in the application network. +When an application sends a communication to an service, the Skupper routers distribute the communication to any other application in the application network that has the same service. For example, in this diagram, **Service B** sends a message with an application service to its local application router. **Service A** and **Service C** are subscribed to the same service, so the application router routes copies of the message through the application network until they arrive at each destination. diff --git a/input/overview/routing.md b/input/overview/routing.md index 5c03dc1..e238001 100644 --- a/input/overview/routing.md +++ b/input/overview/routing.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Skupper routing -Skupper uses layer 7 addressing and routing to connect services. +Skupper uses routing keys and ports to connect servers and clients. See how the power of application-layer addressing can bring new capabilities to your applications. **Multi-cluster services**