Unmapped Guest Memory in Virtualization - Design Options and Requirements

Explore the intricacies of unmapped guest memory in this 21-minute conference talk by Yu Zhang from Intel. Delve into the background, unmapping requirements, and design targets for addressing this critical aspect of virtualization. Compare two proposed options: the struct page-based approach and the fd-based method. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for managing unmapped guest memory in virtualized environments. Conclude with a summary of findings and acknowledgements to contributors in this informative presentation from the Linux Foundation.

Intro
Agenda
Background
Unmapping Requirement
Design Target
Option 1 - struct page based
Option 2 - fd based
Conclusion
Acknowledgement