Add kernel configuration with full BPF support

[josharian]

Author: tragicjam
Channel: #feedback
Link: https://discord.com/channels/1405685085923049482/1405686161791516873/1463539350011772970

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Description

Currently, the kernel is locked down too restrictively for eBPF-based software development. Users need a kernel configuration that enables:

• BPF JIT compilation
• kprobes
• tracepoints
• Other full BPF support features

Use Case

The user runs isolated VMs (not shared-kernel containers) and develops eBPF-based software that requires these kernel features to function properly.

Request

Consider offering a kernel config option with full BPF support enabled for users who need it in isolated VM environments.

Original Message

Y'all locked down the kernel too much! 😅 My use case is that I write eBPF based software, that requires a kernel with bpf jit, kprobes, tracepoints, etc enabled. Since these are isolated VMs rather than shared-kernel containers, would you consider offering a kernel config with full BPF support?

— @tragicjam