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Using eBPF for Kubernetes Observability Without the Overhead

Event: Texas Linux Festival 2026

Location: Austin

Dates: November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

Presentation: November 6, 2026

Link: On event website

Speaker: Peter Zaitsev

Achieving observability in infrastructure is crucial but traditionally resource-intensive, requiring extensive application instrumentation. This talk explores a transformative approach using eBPF to efficiently gather telemetry data - metrics, logs, and traces - without the overhead of conventional methods. We will discuss how eBPF tracks container activities such as network calls and filesystem operations, providing insights with minimal impact on resources. The session will also cover the effective use of this data for troubleshooting within Kubernetes environments. Learn how eBPF offers a streamlined, powerful tool for enhancing observability, simplifying operations, and improving system performance. Join us to discover how to leverage eBPF for better visibility and control over your Kubernetes clusters.

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Using eBPF for Kubernetes Observability Without the Overhead

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Peter Zaitsev

Peter Zaitsev

Co‑founder of Percona and one of the foremost experts on MySQL strategy and optimization. Peter leveraged both his technical vision and entrepreneurial skills to grow Percona from a two‑person shop to one of the most respected open source companies in the business. A serial entrepreneur, he co‑founded his first startup while attending Moscow State University where he majored in Computer Science. He is a co‑author of High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, and Replication, one of the most popular books on MySQL performance. Peter frequently speaks as an expert lecturer at open source database conferences and has contributed articles to outlets such as Fortune and DZone.

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