Improving Open vSwitch & Network Stack Integration

Explore strategies for optimizing the integration of Open vSwitch with kernel components like Netfilter in this 26-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into performance considerations, programmable flow engines, and network stack integration. Examine topics such as queues, namespaces, and alternative approaches including user space implementations and global code blocks. Discuss the trade-offs between software and hardware solutions, as well as static versus dynamic configurations. Gain insights into connection tracking and learn how to leverage the strengths of both Open vSwitch and existing kernel functionalities for improved network performance and flexibility.

Intro
Performance
Programmable Flow Engine
Network Stack Integration
Queues
namespaces
Other approaches
Obvious User Space
Global Blocks of Code
Software vs Hardware
Software vs Dynamic
Connection Tracking