The Future of Service Mesh: eBPF as Silver Lining or Silver Bullet - Panel Discussion

Explore a panel discussion on the future of service mesh and the potential impact of eBPF technology. Delve into the debate surrounding proxy implementations, comparing node-level and sidecar approaches. Examine the evolution of Linkerd, the potential of Cilium, and the role of eBPF in optimizing datapath performance. Gain insights from industry experts as they discuss the advantages and limitations of various service mesh implementations, including the use of Rust and hybrid modes. Investigate the challenges of debugging, adoption barriers, and the impact on end-users. Discover key agreements among panelists and their perspectives on what needs to be done to advance service mesh technology. Engage with audience questions and expert responses to deepen your understanding of this critical cloud-native technology.

Intro
LinkerD History
Google Sidecar
Layer 7 Proxy
Rust
Audience Question
Followup Question
eBPF vs Celium
eBPF vs Rust
Network Processing
Container Processing
Hybrid Mesh
Impact on end users
Hybrid mode
Questions
Debugging with eBPF
What about syslog dumps
Adoption of Service Mesh
What do we need to do
What do we agree on
Wrapup
Whats Blocking Service Mesh Adoption
Closing Thoughts