Re: [RFT] mmu optimizations branch

[Avi Kivity <avi-atKUWr5tajBWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>]

Anthony Liguori wrote:
>
> This should be hookable via arch_{enter,leave}_cpu_mode() via 
> paravirt_ops.  I was actually just looking at this myself (although I 
> was focusing on lazy mmu hooks).  I've taken the route of using a VMI 
> ROM to actually hook it (instead of implementing a custom paravirt_ops 
> for KVM).
>
> I can post the ROM if you're interested in this sort of approach.  I 
> like using VMI as we can access most of the things hookable by 
> paravirt_ops without having to change a kernel binary.

VMI has the benefit of working for other OSes, not just Linux, if it 
catches on.  Please post it; it's certainly interesting.

My feelings is that if you have a paravirt_ops capable guest, you might 
as well go all the way and use lhype.  I'm willing to be convinced 
otherwise though.

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