Software Networking and Interfaces on Linux

Explore the intricacies of modern Linux networking interfaces in this 57-minute conference talk from SREcon19 Asia/Pacific. Delve into the world of VMs, containers, and service meshes as speaker Matt Turner from Native Wave guides you through the evolution of network interfaces. Learn to distinguish between various interface types, from traditional eth0 to Docker's vEths and Calico's tunnels. Gain essential knowledge for debugging cloud-native platforms and understanding the underlying mechanisms of network overlays and security features. Perfect for SREs and system administrators looking to demystify the complexities of software networking in today's containerized environments.