Linux Plumbers Conference Courses

Hyper-V's Virtual Secure Mode in KVM - Project Update

Update on implementing Windows Credential Guard support in KVM through Hyper-V's Virtual Secure Mode, discussing progress, challenges, and potential overlaps with other KVM developments.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Standardizing Linux DRM Drivers - Interfacing DRM Bridge as a Single API

Explores standardizing Linux DRM drivers by shifting from encoders to bridges, simplifying implementation for modern display solutions while maintaining KMS pipeline compatibility.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BPF Struct_ops: Current Status and Latest Developments

Explore BPF struct_ops in Linux: inner workings, applications, and recent developments. Learn how user-defined methods can be integrated with kernel subsystems for enhanced traffic regulation.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Function Parameters with BTF - Enhancing Function Tracing

Explore function tracing enhancements using BTF to display return values and arguments, improving debugging capabilities in Linux kernel development.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Troubles and Tidbits from Datadog's eBPF Journey

Explore Datadog's eBPF journey, uncovering challenges, pitfalls, and lessons learned in observability, security, and networking. Gain insights into eBPF hook points, security bypasses, and networking complexities.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

bpftime - Fast Uprobes with User Space BPF Runtime

Explore bpftime, a userspace eBPF runtime offering faster uprobes and syscall hooks. Learn about its performance benefits, implementation techniques, and compatibility with existing eBPF toolchains.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Quality Assurance for Embargoed Kernel Patches

Exploring strategies to improve testing and quality assurance for embargoed kernel patches, addressing challenges in the current process and proposing solutions for enhanced security.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shrinking the Elephant - Confidential Computing Attestation Advancements

Exploring open-source attestation service for confidential computing, addressing challenges in guest attestation and verification. Introduces KBS API and discusses future integration of trusted device attestation.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lightweight Kernel Debugging Alternatives to kdump - Pstore Technology and Steam Deck Use Case

Exploring pstore technology as a lightweight alternative to kdump for kernel debugging, focusing on Steam Deck use case and potential improvements for efficient data collection during kernel panics.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unifying and Improving Test Regression Reporting and Tracking in Kernel CI Systems

Exploring strategies to enhance kernel CI systems for better regression detection, analysis, and reporting. Discusses standardizing workflows, improving data processing, and addressing challenges in regression tracking.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dynamic vCPU Priority Boosting in KVM for Latency-Sensitive Workloads

Exploring a framework for host-guest communication in KVM to minimize VM latencies by dynamically boosting vCPU thread priorities based on guest scheduling needs and host insights.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Improving Linux Perf Tool to Account for Task Sleep

Enhancing Linux Perf tool to accurately measure CPU usage and task sleep time, addressing limitations in sample collection for sleeping processes.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Make ftrace_regs a Common Trace Interface for Function Entry/Exit Tracing

Exploring ftrace_regs as a unified interface for function tracing, addressing limitations of pt_regs and improving efficiency across architectures. Discusses integration with fprobe, eBPF, and function-graph tracer.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CXL Emulation in QEMU - Progress, Status, and Future Directions

Explore CXL emulation in QEMU: progress, current status, and future developments. Discuss hot topics like multithread devices, dynamic capacity, and fabric management. Gather feedback on prioritizing features for upcoming year.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hypervisor-Enforced Kernel Integrity for KVM

Enhancing Linux kernel security through KVM-based protection mechanisms, offering improved defense against vulnerabilities and discussing new features for mainline integration.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video