KVM Dirty Ring - A New Approach to Logging

Explore a new approach to logging in KVM virtualization with Peter Xu from Red Hat in this 26-minute conference talk. Dive into the KVM Dirty Ring concept, comparing it to traditional logging methods and examining its workflow. Learn about KVM30 Logging, KVM Cap Manual Dirty Lock, and the initial setup process. Discover the advantages of the Dirty Ring approach and understand its state machine implementation. Compare the old Dirty Ring to the new version, and investigate the Dirty Ring Full Event. Analyze the side effects on auto-converge and explore future developments in this field. Gain insights into alternative solutions and access valuable references to enhance your understanding of KVM logging techniques.

Introduction
Workflow
KVM30 Logging
KVM Cap Manual Dirty Lock
KVM 30 Login Initially Set
The Good
KVM Dirty Ring
KVM Dirty Ring View
KVM State Machine
Old Dirty Ring vs Dirty Ring
Dirty Ring Full Event
Side Effect on Auto Converge
Conclusions
Future works
Other solutions
References