EBPF and Kubernetes - Little Helper Minions for Scaling Microservices

This course aims to teach learners about the benefits of using eBPF in the context of Kubernetes for scaling microservices. By the end of the course, students will understand the evolution of eBPF in the Linux kernel, its applications in networking, tracing, and security, and how it can be leveraged by Kubernetes users. The course covers topics such as the challenges faced by the kernel, packet flow in Kubernetes, the history of eBPF, networking advancements, and the performance comparison of eBPF. The teaching method involves a deep dive into eBPF concepts, its user space landscape, inner workings, and interactions with the kernel. This course is intended for developers, system administrators, and individuals interested in cloud-native technologies and microservices scaling.