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docs: add more instructions to Control Plane Auth using Custom Certs doc

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#5,757 opened on Apr 17, 2025

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Description

Description:

  • link in before you begin section should point to cert-manager installation page instead of compatibility page
  • First step of Configure Custom Certs for Control Plane section should be kubectl create namespace envoy-gateway-system
  • should include values.yaml file for configuration set up in this page
  • should include command on how to install eg with helm using values.yaml file
  • missing verification to make sure everything is working correctly

Page: https://gateway.envoyproxy.io/docs/install/custom-cert/

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Follow the checklist: update the 'before you begin' link to cert manager installation page, add 'kubectl create namespace envoy gateway system', include values.yaml for configuration, add Helm install command with values.yaml, and add verification steps.
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