SouthEast Linux Fest 2024

Peter Zaitsev

Peter Zaitsev, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot, and FerretDB, is an expert in Open Source strategy and database optimization. Peter also advises numerous open-source startups and co-authored the book "High Performance MySQL."


Sessions

06-08
11:00
50min
How to measure Linux Performance Wrong
Peter Zaitsev

In this presentation, we'll address common errors in measuring Linux performance. Are you relying on LoadAvg to gauge CPU load or Disk Utilization for disk status? We'll delve into these and other often-misinterpreted metrics, offering improved measurement approaches for enhanced Linux performance assessment.

Emerging Technologies
Altispeed (JR Ballroom )
06-08
14:00
50min
Troubleshooting Microservice Architectures
NIkolay Sivko, Peter Zaitsev

This talk explores troubleshooting complex systems with hundreds or thousands of services. It addresses key questions on necessary service information and dashboard structuring for rapid comprehension. Effective utilization of observability signals like metrics, logs, traces, and profiles is discussed, along with automation strategies for root cause analysis.

FOSS in Prod
System76 (BallroomA)
06-08
17:00
50min
Why an Open Source License is Not Enough: Requirements for a Practically Useful Open Source Project
Peter Zaitsev

"Open Source" extends beyond licensing. This talk explores crucial project elements for holistic adoption. Assessing factors like binary availability, documentation, governance, and community dynamics reveals a project's true open-source essence. Learn key criteria ensuring long-term adoption beyond mere licensing considerations.

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Altispeed (JR Ballroom )
06-09
10:00
50min
Zero-instrumentation observability based on eBPF
NIkolay Sivko, Peter Zaitsev

System observability is crucial for issue resolution but demands significant time and resources. This talk focuses on leveraging eBPF to gather telemetry data like metrics, logs, and traces. We'll also explore tracking container activities and using telemetry for troubleshooting effectively.

Emerging Technologies
System76 (BallroomA)