Long-Lived User-Session VM: Enhancing Zero Downtime Rolling Deployments for Virtual Machines

Explore a conference talk on enhancing zero downtime rolling deployments for virtual machines using Kubernetes operators. Dive into the challenges faced by GeForce Now and the innovative solution implemented through VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol). Learn about the KeepLiveD approach, state synchronization techniques, and the process of reversal and repetition in deployment strategies. Gain insights into improving long-lived user-session virtual machines and their integration with cloud-native technologies. Discover how this solution addresses the unique requirements of gaming platforms and other applications requiring seamless user experiences during updates and maintenance.

Introduction
Agenda
What is GeForce Now
Challenges
Solution Overview
What is VRRP
Highlights
KeepLiveD
State Synchronization
Reversal
Repeat
Conclusion
Questions