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OPPO Kernel Craftsman
OPPO Kernel Craftsman
Jul 19, 2024 · Cloud Computing

Understanding Virtio: Architecture, Drivers, and Implementation in Linux Virtualization

Virtio, the Linux standard I/O virtualization framework, uses a semi‑virtualized front‑end driver and back‑end device linked by virtqueues, works across hypervisors (e.g., QEMU/KVM) via PCI or MMIO, enabling high‑performance, low‑overhead device emulation—as illustrated by the virtio‑snd driver—while supporting cloud and Android virtualization scenarios.

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Understanding Virtio: Architecture, Drivers, and Implementation in Linux Virtualization
Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure
Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure
Dec 18, 2017 · Operations

Deep Hardware‑Software Integration to Eliminate NVMe IO Jitter During Double 11

This case study explains how a combination of kernel‑level NVMe driver congestion control, LVM adjustments, and SSD over‑provisioning was used to suppress severe IO bandwidth drops and jitter, ensuring smooth transaction processing for a high‑traffic Double 11 event.

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Deep Hardware‑Software Integration to Eliminate NVMe IO Jitter During Double 11