From Fragmentation to Integration - Enhancing sched_ext BPF Scheduler Interoperability with Linux

Learn about improving the interoperability of sched_ext BPF schedulers with Linux kernel components in this 16-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Explore the challenges and opportunities in integrating sched_ext BPF schedulers with existing scheduler code and other kernel subsystems, addressing the fragmentation and complexity that often occurs during integration. Discover existing methods for kernel interaction such as kfuncs and examine practical examples demonstrating how schedulers and the kernel can be extended to achieve better interoperability. Gain insights into the powerful and flexible scheduling capabilities offered by sched_ext BPF schedulers while understanding the technical considerations for seamless integration with various Linux components.