Tutorial: Getting Started with eBPF - Liz Rice, Isovalent
Channel: The Linux Foundation
Date: 2023-05-25

Tutorial: Getting Started with eBPF - Liz Rice, Isovalent

eBPF is the enabling platform for a new generation of networking, observability and security tools. This workshop tutorial will use hands-on labs to give attendees an introduction to how eBPF works, and how to manage and observe eBPF programs and maps. Topics will include: - An overview of eBPF concepts: programs, maps and verification - Using the bpftool utility to manage eBPF programs and maps - An introduction to different types of eBPF programs attached to different events in the kernel such as kprobes, xdp and LSM. This tutorial will give attendees hands-on experience with this exciting and powerful technology, and basic skills for observing and managing eBPF programs.