Harnessing eBPF for Traffic Redirection in Istio Ambient Mode

Explore the innovative approach of using eBPF for traffic redirection in Istio Ambient Service Mesh in this informative conference talk. Delve into the new data plane mode that eliminates sidecars and utilizes shared agents on Kubernetes nodes for secure connectivity. Compare the traditional iptables and overlay tunnels method with the more efficient and flexible eBPF approach. Gain insights into the design principles and thought processes behind implementing eBPF in Istio Ambient. Learn about the challenges and solutions for integrating multiple eBPF programs from different projects at the same network interface location. Discover the process of chaining multiple eBPF tc programs based on direct-action, and understand how this technology enhances traffic management in cloud-native environments.

Unleashing the Magic: Harnessing EBPF for Traffic Redirection in Istio... - Chun Li & Iris Ding