EBPF on Support Tools

Pixie eBPF Observability Platform: Zero-Instrumentation Kubernetes Monitoring with Auto-Telemetry

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pixie leverages eBPF technology to provide zero-instrumentation observability for Kubernetes clusters, automatically collecting telemetry data without requiring code changes or manual instrumentation. This guide covers production deployment, use cases, and integration with existing observability stacks for comprehensive cluster visibility.

KubeArmor Mastery: The Complete Guide to Cloud-Native Runtime Security and Policy Enforcement in Kubernetes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500

KubeArmor Mastery: The Complete Guide to Cloud-Native Runtime Security and Policy Enforcement in Kubernetes

In the rapidly evolving cloud-native landscape, traditional perimeter security is insufficient to protect containerized workloads from sophisticated runtime attacks. Modern threats require intelligent, real-time protection that understands application behavior and enforces granular security policies at the kernel level. This comprehensive guide explores KubeArmor—the CNCF sandbox project revolutionizing runtime security—providing advanced strategies for implementing enterprise-grade protection in Kubernetes environments.

eBPF Programming for Performance Monitoring and Security: Advanced Techniques for Enterprise Systems

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) has revolutionized the way we approach performance monitoring and security in Linux systems. This comprehensive guide explores advanced eBPF programming techniques, from kernel-level programming to production deployment strategies for enterprise environments.

eBPF Program Development: Comprehensive Production Guide for Observability and Security

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) has revolutionized Linux observability and security by enabling safe, efficient kernel-level programming without kernel modules. This comprehensive guide covers production eBPF program development, from basic concepts to advanced implementation patterns for enterprise environments.

Cilium eBPF Networking Deep Dive: Advanced Kubernetes CNI Implementation

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Cilium represents a paradigm shift in Kubernetes networking by leveraging eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology to provide high-performance, secure, and observable networking capabilities. This comprehensive guide explores advanced Cilium implementation patterns, performance optimization techniques, and enterprise-grade configurations for production Kubernetes clusters.

Calico Network Policy Optimization: Advanced Security and Performance Tuning

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Calico has become the de facto standard for Kubernetes network policy enforcement, offering powerful security controls combined with high-performance networking. This comprehensive guide explores advanced Calico optimization techniques, including policy tiering, eBPF dataplane configuration, and enterprise-grade security patterns for production environments.

Falco Mastery: The Complete Guide to Runtime Security in Kubernetes Environments

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Falco Mastery: The Complete Guide to Runtime Security in Kubernetes Environments

In today’s threat landscape, traditional perimeter security is insufficient for protecting cloud-native environments. Modern attacks target runtime environments directly, exploiting container vulnerabilities, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within Kubernetes clusters. This comprehensive guide explores Falco—the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s runtime security project—providing advanced strategies for implementing enterprise-grade threat detection and response.

Whether you’re a security engineer implementing Zero Trust architecture or a platform team securing production workloads, this guide offers the deep expertise needed to master runtime security in Kubernetes environments and advance your career in cloud-native security.

Cilium BGP Control Plane for Kubernetes: Complete Enterprise Implementation Guide

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Bare-metal and on-premises Kubernetes clusters face a fundamental networking challenge that cloud providers solve transparently: making Services and Pods reachable from outside the cluster. In cloud environments, a LoadBalancer Service automatically provisions an external IP and programs the cloud provider’s network fabric. On bare metal, that integration does not exist. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) fills this gap by enabling Kubernetes nodes to advertise routes for Pod CIDRs, LoadBalancer IPs, and custom prefixes directly to the upstream network infrastructure.

Cilium’s BGP Control Plane integrates this capability directly into the CNI layer. Built on the GoBGP routing library, the BGP Control Plane runs a BGP speaker on each selected node, advertising routes to configured peers without requiring an external component like MetalLB. Combined with Cilium’s LB-IPAM (LoadBalancer IP Address Management), this provides a complete, single-stack solution for bare-metal service exposure — from IP allocation through route advertisement to eBPF-accelerated packet forwarding.

Advanced Linux Network Programming: Custom Protocol Stack Development and High-Performance Networking

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Advanced Linux network programming requires deep understanding of the kernel networking stack, protocol implementation, and high-performance packet processing techniques. This comprehensive guide explores building custom network protocols, implementing kernel-level networking components, and utilizing modern technologies like eBPF/XDP and DPDK for maximum performance.

Advanced Linux Tracing and Instrumentation Frameworks: Mastering eBPF, SystemTap, and Performance Analysis

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Modern Linux systems require sophisticated tracing and instrumentation capabilities for performance analysis, debugging, and observability. This comprehensive guide explores advanced tracing frameworks including eBPF, SystemTap, ftrace, and building custom instrumentation solutions for production environments.

Cilium Troubleshooting Guide: Commands That Work in 2026

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Troubleshooting Cilium is mostly about running the right command in the right place. This guide is a working reference for current Cilium releases (1.16 through 1.20, with 1.20.3 the current stable at the time of this update): the cilium CLI on your workstation, cilium-dbg inside the agent, and Hubble for flows. It builds on our earlier Cilium Troubleshooting Guide.

Advanced Kernel Debugging Techniques: From Kernel Oops to Live System Analysis

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Kernel debugging represents one of the most challenging aspects of systems programming. Unlike userspace debugging, kernel issues require specialized tools and techniques. This comprehensive guide explores advanced kernel debugging methodologies, from analyzing kernel crashes to live system tracing and performance analysis.

Navigating the Depths of Kubernetes Networking with Cilium: A Comprehensive Guide

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

This guide embarks on a journey to unravel the complexities of Kubernetes networking and spotlights Cilium’s transformative role in the container orchestration landscape. Through an in-depth exploration, we’ll navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by integrating advanced Container Network Interface (CNI) solutions, focusing on Cilium’s capabilities and symbiotic relationship with eBPF technology.