Using Kubernetes with Data Processing Units to Offload Infrastructure

Explore the innovative use of Data Processing Units (DPUs) to offload Kubernetes infrastructure components in this informative conference talk. Discover how application architectures are evolving towards a more disaggregated model, offering increased agility, elasticity, and control. Learn about a vendor-neutral approach to offloading Kubernetes Container Network Interface (CNI) plugins, network packet tracing functionality, and service mesh components onto DPUs. Gain insights into CNIs, SmartNICs, Arm CPUs, and the importance of running software on alternative processing units. Understand the foundational trends in IT, required capabilities, and the functional software architecture behind this technology. Delve into the workings of DPUs and various implementation options, concluding with next steps and a comprehensive summary of the presented concepts.