eBPF & Cilium Fundamentals
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WHERE file.path = this.file.path📋 Module Overview
Understand eBPF technology and Cilium architecture
🎯 Learning Objectives
- Master ebpf foundation
- Master cilium architecture
- Master installation & setup
- Master first steps
📚 Tasks & Exercises
1. eBPF Foundation
- Task 1.1: Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) concepts
- Task 2.2: Kernel space vs user space programming
- Task 3.3: eBPF program types and maps
- Task 4.4: eBPF verifier and safety guarantees
- Task 5.5: Performance benefits and use cases
Practice: Complete practical exercises for ebpf foundation
2. Cilium Architecture
- Task 1.1: Cilium agent and operator components
- Task 2.2: CNI plugin integration
- Task 3.3: Datapath implementation with eBPF
- Task 4.4: Control plane and API architecture
- Task 5.5: Cilium vs traditional networking
Practice: Complete practical exercises for cilium architecture
3. Installation & Setup
- Task 1.1: Kubernetes cluster preparation
- Task 2.2: Cilium installation methods (Helm, operator)
- Task 3.3: Basic configuration options
- Task 4.4: Verification and troubleshooting
- Task 5.5: Cilium CLI tool usage
Practice: Complete practical exercises for installation & setup
4. First Steps
- Task 1.1: Deploy test applications
- Task 2.2: Verify pod-to-pod connectivity
- Task 3.3: Explore Cilium endpoints
- Task 4.4: Basic policy enforcement
Practice: Complete practical exercises for first steps
📖 Resources
Required Reading
Optional Materials
- Explore additional resources as needed
- Practice with real-world examples
- Join community discussions
✅ Completion Criteria
Mark this module complete when you can:
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Successfully complete all ebpf foundation tasks
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Successfully complete all cilium architecture tasks
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Successfully complete all installation & setup tasks
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Successfully complete all first steps tasks
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Apply concepts in practical scenarios
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Explain key concepts to others
📝 Notes Section
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