We are thrilled to participate in the Ubuntu Summit this year in The Hague, Netherlands, from October 25-27, 2024. The Ubuntu Summit always offers an exciting opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the future of open source software. We look forward to connecting with you, whether you’re attending in person or virtually.

Microsoft talks at Ubuntu Summit 2024

Don’t miss the exciting Microsoft talks at the Ubuntu Summit! You’ll get an overview of the journey and future of Rust, along with valuable insights on leveraging eBPF for data collection.

Rust: Reaching for a Better Future

Eric Holk | October 26, 2024, 9:10 AM CET | KWA – Plenary room

From its very beginning, Rust has been a programming language about challenging the status quo. Rust’s design is rooted in the belief that providing programmers with better tools enables them to design software that is more secure, reliable, and efficient. This belief leads Rust to a unique mix of advanced programming language features while giving to programmer control over low level details such as data layout when needed, all while giving particular attention to the ergonomics of the language. Yet Rust is not only its technical accomplishments. Rust is just as much an experiment in open and collaborative language design, and fostering a collaborative and supportive community. The mission of Rust is ongoing and there is still much to do to build on Rust’s community and its technical contributions. This talk will provide a brief overview of the path Rust has made so far towards a better future and the work that still remains to be done.

Unlocking Systems Insights: Leveraging eBPF for Data Collection

Jose Blanquicet | October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM CET | KWA – Plenary room

eBPF enables us to extend the kernel capabilities by executing custom programs without modifying the source code or adding modules. It offers visibility into network activity, resource utilization, and more. However, eBPF adoption has faced several challenges, mainly due to the perceived complexity associated with the kernel.

Fortunately, projects like Inspektor Gadget have emerged to help with this challenge. By providing a Docker-like experience and simplifying the development, build and deployment processes, Inspektor Gadget unlocks the full potential of eBPF within Linux systems, making it easier to utilize eBPF for data collection and system insights.

In this talk, Jose will provide a high-level introduction to eBPF and showcase some of the tools available for Ubuntu that leverage it. He will then demonstrate how to build and run your own eBPF program in Ubuntu using Inspektor Gadget, and finally, illustrate how easy it is to share your work with the community.

Visit us at the Microsoft Booth

We’re excited that there will be booths at Ubuntu Summit this year! Stop by our booth to chat with fellow open source enthusiasts at Microsoft and explore the latest open source technologies.

See you at Ubuntu Summit 2024!

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