Fast Checkpoint Restore for GPUs

Explore the intricacies of Fast Checkpoint Restore for GPUs in this 44-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into CREO limitations, AMD GPU plugin implementation, and various hooks and ioctals involved in the process. Learn about handling device VMA, updating VMA maps, and resuming devices through late hooks. Examine different checkpoint methods, address security concerns, and discuss challenges associated with checkpoint restoration. Gain valuable insights into advanced GPU management techniques and their implications for system performance and reliability.

Introduction
CREO Limitations
AMD GPU Plugin
Hooks
Ioctals
Handle Device VMA
Update VMA Map
Resume Devices Late Hook
Checkpoint Methods
Security Concerns
Challenges
Cubpoint Restore