cnf-networking

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the complexity of setting up and managing network configurations for Cloud Native Network Functions (CNFs), particularly those leveraging eBPF for advanced packet processing and traffic control.

Core Features & Use Cases

• eBPF Network Device Management: Create, configure, and attach eBPF programs to netkit devices (Linux 6.6+).
• Modern Traffic Control: Utilize tcx (Traffic Control eXpress) for eBPF-based traffic shaping and filtering on Linux 6.6+.
• Network Namespace Orchestration: Manage isolated network environments for testing and deployment.
• Use Case: Deploy a CNF that inspects and modifies network traffic between two microservices running in separate network namespaces, using netkit devices and eBPF programs for deep packet inspection and policy enforcement.

Quick Start

Use the cnf-networking skill to set up a network topology with two namespaces connected by netkit devices and attach eBPF programs to them.