eBPF data plane mode
eBPF use cases
Guidance on when the Calico Open Source eBPF data plane fits a workload compared to the standard iptables data plane, with trade-offs and feature comparisons.
Enabling the eBPF data plane
Switch a running Calico Open Source cluster to the eBPF data plane through automatic Tigera Operator detection on kubeadm clusters or a manual configuration path.
Install in eBPF mode
Install Calico Open Source with the eBPF data plane during initial cluster setup as an alternative to the iptables data plane.
Troubleshoot eBPF mode
Troubleshooting guide for the Calico Open Source eBPF data plane covering verification logs, service connectivity, BPF map inspection, and common failure modes.