# istio_multicluster-global-domain.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: feature
area: traffic-management
releaseNotes:
  - |
    **Deprecated** the use of the `.global` stub domain for multi-primary
    (formerly "replicated control planes") multicluster configurations. The new
    onboarding flow uses a simpler configuration which allows services across
    the mesh to be accessed via `*.cluster.local`. There were several
    limitations with `.global`, such as poor load balancing when using
    gateways, which are no longer an issue with the new configuration.

upgradeNotes:
  - title: Multicluster `.global` Stub Domain Deprecation
    content: |
      As part of this release, Istio has switched to a new configuration for
      multi-primary (formerly "replicated control planes"). The new
      configuration is simpler, has fewer limitations, and has been thoroughly
      tested in a variety of environments. As a result, the `.global` stub
      domain is now deprecated and no longer guaranteed to work going forward.