Unimog - The Cloudflare Kernel Layer 4 Load Balancer

Explore the intricacies of Unimog, Cloudflare's cutting-edge layer 4 load balancer, in this comprehensive video tutorial. Delve into the differences between layer 4 and layer 7 load balancers, understand the concept of Anycast, and examine packet forwarding techniques. Learn about XDP and network stack implementation, maintaining established connections, and the role of edge computing in load balancing. Discover UDP routing strategies and gain insights into open-source software in the context of load balancing. Conclude with a discussion on Kubernetes and its implications for modern infrastructure. Enhance your knowledge of advanced load balancing techniques and their applications in large-scale distributed systems.