Consolidating Representations of the Physical Memory

Explore the intricacies of physical memory representation in this 40-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into topics such as memory mapping, sparse memory, hotend, kexec, and memory hotplug. Gain insights into the concept of physical memory, its extents, and cons. Examine various physical memory representations and collection methods. Discuss current issues, registration processes, and potential next steps in this field. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any lingering questions about physical memory consolidation in Linux systems.

Intro
Memory Map
Sparse Mem
Hotend
KExec
Memory Hotplug
Recap
What is physical memory
Physical memory extents
Physical memory cons
Physical memory representation
Physical memory collection
Issues
Registration
Next steps
Questions