eBPF Kernel Observability
Best for eBPF programs run safely in the Linux kernel. Monitor system calls, network, disk.
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eBPF programs run safely in the Linux kernel. Monitor system calls, network, disk. No recompile needed. Used by Cilium, Falco, and Pixie for observability. New programming model transforming Linux infrastructure.
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