Dive into the second part of this comprehensive crash course on Istio service mesh. Explore and tackle challenges faced by developers and operators in distributed or microservices architectures. Learn to deploy applications, configure gateways, and implement virtual services with hands-on demonstrations. Discover the power of destination rules, fault injection techniques, and timeout management. Master the art of retries to enhance system resilience. Gain practical experience through provided lab links, covering topics from Istio installation to advanced traffic management features. Equip yourself with the skills to connect, monitor, and secure microservices across various deployment environments, including on-premise, cloud, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Mesos.