Using eBPF in Red Hat products

16 · Red Hat · May 6, 2026, 12:54 p.m.
Summary
This article provides an overview of how eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) is utilized in Red Hat products, highlighting its integration in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related technologies. It discusses the adoption of eBPF since its introduction, its synchronization with upstream features, and the various Red Hat products that leverage eBPF, such as OpenShift and the advanced cluster security operator. Key tools for writing eBPF programs within Red Hat environments are also mentioned, with future articles promised for a deeper exploration of eBPF applications.