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Enter the VM

CAssemblyVirtual MachineHypervisorSystems ProgrammingLow-level
June 2024GitHub ↗

Overview

Exploration of virtual machine and hypervisor concepts using C and Assembly. Part-1a lists various ioctl calls available, with Part-1b and Part-2 providing deeper implementation details.

Key Features

  • ioctl Interface: System call mechanisms for hypervisor interaction
  • Virtual Machine Management: Core VM lifecycle and context switching
  • Hypervisor Internals: Understanding how VMs are created and managed
  • Low-level Programming: Assembly for critical VM operations
  • System Integration: Kernel module development for VM support

Technologies

  • C for VM implementation and management
  • Assembly for hypervisor-level operations
  • ioctl system calls for kernel interaction
  • Makefile for build automation

Project Structure

  • Part-1a: Overview of available ioctl calls
  • Part-1b: Detailed implementation of basic VM operations
  • Part-2: Advanced hypervisor concepts and optimization

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding virtual machine architecture
  • Hypervisor internals and design patterns
  • Low-level system programming
  • Kernel-level VM management
  • CPU virtualization concepts