Linux Kernel Journey
Linux Kernel Journey
Sep 2, 2024 · Backend Development

How eBPF Powers Modern Software Network Functions

The article examines why eBPF has become a core building block for cloud‑native network functions, outlines its performance, security and flexibility advantages, discusses technical challenges such as memory constraints and missing SIMD support, and presents the eNetSTL library that mitigates these issues with concrete design details and benchmark results.

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How eBPF Powers Modern Software Network Functions
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Huawei Cloud Developer Alliance
Aug 2, 2017 · Fundamentals

Understanding the Relationship Between SDN and NFV: Key Insights

SDN (Software‑Defined Networking) transforms the entire network into a software system managed by a controller, while NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) virtualizes individual network devices; together they enable rapid, automated deployment of network services, with SDN providing automation and NFV supplying software‑based equipment.

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Understanding the Relationship Between SDN and NFV: Key Insights