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How to Use Linux Server BPF Compiler Collection for Performance
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the BPF Compiler Collection (BCC) for Linux server performance analysis. They explore how BCC provides dynamic tracing tools for understanding system behavior without recompiling kernels. Using a concrete example of diagnosing a database slowdown on a production server, Lucas explains how to use the 'biolatency' and 'runqlat' tools to pinpoint issues. Luna challenges the learning curve and asks about safety in production environments. The discussion covers installation, key tools, and a real-world workflow for identifying I/O bottlenecks and CPU…
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