The Confidential Computing Story: Rivers, Dams and Kernel Development - Part I

Explore the journey of confidential computing implementation in Linux and virtualization stacks through this insightful KVM Forum talk. Gain a deep understanding of the challenges and timelines involved in developing and integrating new hardware features into the kernel and QEMU. Learn how hardware vendors can streamline the development process by collaborating closely with upstream communities during in-house development. Discover the benefits of this approach in reducing conflicts arising from multiple vendors' concurrent efforts. Examine the collaborative work between Red Hat and Intel within the CentOS Stream Virtualization SIG, and understand how a stable base kernel facilitates confidential computing advancements at higher stack levels. Delve into the past, present, and future of confidential computing enablement, guided by the expertise of Paolo Bonzini, a Distinguished Engineer at Red Hat and maintainer of the KVM hypervisor.