Rapid Developing and Testing Linux Kernel in Docker Containers

Explore a powerful development workflow for rapidly developing and testing Linux kernel changes using Docker containers in this conference talk. Learn about the Mellanox Kernel Toolset (MKT), which offers smart and fast compilation, continuous integration with static analysis tests, and the ability to run emulated VMs with new kernels inside Docker containers. Discover how to achieve efficient kernel compilation in under 30 seconds, perform local static analysis tests, and utilize QEMU for hardware emulation. Gain insights into the initial setup, support containers, build processes, CI testing, and rich configuration syntax. Understand the implementation of QEMU networking, external routing with multiple NICs, and extended QEMU hardware support to enhance your Linux kernel development process.

Intro
Short Bio
Perfect Solution
Development Flow
Existing Solutions
Layers
Initial Setup
Support Container
Build Code
CI Testing
Run Flow
Rich Configuration Syntax
QEMU Image
QEMU Network
External Routing (2 NICS)
QEMU Hardware Support