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Building an eBPF/XDP L2 Direct Server Return Load Balancer from Scratch

valyala Sunday, January 25, 2026
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This article explores the use of XDP (eXpress Data Path) and DSR (Direct Server Return) to implement a Layer 2 load balancing solution. It discusses the benefits, challenges, and technical details of this approach, providing insights for network engineers and developers interested in high-performance load balancing.
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