The Cross-Platform Future of eBPF

Explore the cross-platform potential of eBPF in this conference talk by Dave Thaler, Microsoft's partner software architect. Delve into the opportunities and challenges of transforming eBPF from a Linux-based technology to a universal, cross-platform initiative. Learn about eBPF runtime platforms, the cross-platform and usability visions, essential building block attributes, and architectural components. Examine the Linux and ebpf-for-windows implementations, and gain insights into the key challenges and opportunities in this evolving field. Conclude with valuable takeaways to understand the future landscape of eBPF across different operating systems.

Intro
True or False?
eBPF runtime platforms
Cross-platform vision
Usability vision
Good building block attributes
Architectural components
Linux
ebpf-for-windows
Challenges & Opportunities
Key Takeaways