[RFC][PATCH 0/2 v2] MAZE: Introduction

[RFC][PATCH 0/2 v2] MAZE: Introduction

[Hirofumi Nakagawa]

Hi all,

MAZE provides a mechanism for detecting excessive CPU cycle usage of
selected processes and sending signals to them.

The definition of excessive CPU cycle usage is staying in TASK_RUNNINT
state for a long time.
Normally, a working process doesn't stay long time in TASK_RUNNING state
because of occasional IO waits or calling sleeps.
MAZE detects excessive CPU cycle usage from process's information and sends
signal when time of staying in TASK_RUNNING exceeds user defined limits.

The aim is to implement a CGL (Carrier Grade Linux) requirement (AVL.14.0).

Quote from CGL specification: (http://developer.osdl.org/dev/cgl/cgl40/cgl40-availability.pdf)

OSDL CGL specifies that carrier grade Linux shall provide a
mechanism that detects excessive CPU cycle usage by any process or thread.
To enable detection, the following capabilities shall be provided:
 - Communication between the monitoring process and the kernel.
 - Registering a list of processes or threads and their allowed CPU cycle
   thresholds.
 - Ability to define policy based on process events including process/thread
   creation and exit.
 - Ability to take action whenever an event occurs.
 - Ability to set the CPU cycle threshold to a resolution of one millisecond.

Please review and tell me what you think.

Thanks.
Hirofumi Nakagawa