Explore the fundamental concepts of cloud native technology in this insightful conference talk. Gain a systematic approach to understanding and evaluating cloud native tools by breaking them down into first principles. Learn how to analyze inherited systems, identify core issues, and compare potential solutions at both the OS and cloud native levels. Discover techniques for reasoning about various tools and modeling solutions effectively. Delve into core operating concepts, basic data and network models, and contrast OS-level solutions with cloud native approaches. Enhance your ability to make informed decisions when selecting and implementing cloud native technologies for your projects.