A Guided Tour of Cilium Service Mesh

Explore the innovative Cilium Service Mesh in this 43-minute conference talk by Liz Rice from Isovalent. Dive into the world of eBPF-enabled, identity-aware Kubernetes networking and discover how Cilium is revolutionizing service mesh implementation without the need for sidecars. Learn why the sidecar model was previously necessary for accessing application pod network traffic, and see how Cilium leverages eBPF programs to connect Kubernetes endpoints. Witness a live demonstration of Cilium Service Mesh in action and compare resource usage between traditional and eBPF-enabled models. Gain a clear understanding of container and kernel concepts, leaving with a comprehensive mental model of how eBPF-powered service mesh functions.