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Master embedded Linux kernel development
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Module 10
Hardware-Assisted Virtualization & KVM
Hardware-Assisted Virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V)
Explain hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT-x/AMD-V), including CPU modes and the causes of VM exits.
2
KVM Architecture and Hardware Virtualization
Describe the KVM architecture and how it exposes hardware virtualization capabilities to user-space.
3
KVM and the Linux Scheduler: Managing vCPU Execution
Explain how KVM integrates with the host Linux scheduler to manage vCPU execution.
4
KVM Memory Virtualization with EPT/NPT
Describe how KVM utilizes hardware support (EPT/NPT) for efficient guest memory virtualization.
5
KVM I/O Interception and Emulated Device Access
Explain the I/O interception process in KVM and how it enables emulated device access.
6
Paravirtualization and Virtio for Efficient I/O
Describe paravirtualization and how the virtio framework provides efficient I/O between guest and host.
7
KVM/QEMU VM Setup & Exit Tracing
Set up a KVM-based VM using QEMU and observe VM exits using kernel tracing tools.
8
Troubleshooting VM Exits for Performance Optimization
Diagnose a VM performance issue caused by excessive VM exits and identify mitigation strategies.
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Userspace Virtualization with QEMU