[2307.04095] Understanding Persistent-Memory Related Issues in the Linux Kernel
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[Submitted on 9 Jul 2023]

Title:Understanding Persistent-Memory Related Issues in the Linux Kernel

Authors:Om Rameshwar Gatla, Duo Zhang, Wei Xu, Mai Zheng
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Abstract:Persistent memory (PM) technologies have inspired a wide range of PM-based system optimizations. However, building correct PM-based systems is difficult due to the unique characteristics of PM hardware. To better understand the challenges as well as the opportunities to address them, this paper presents a comprehensive study of PM-related issues in the Linux kernel. By analyzing 1,553 PM-related kernel patches in-depth and conducting experiments on reproducibility and tool extension, we derive multiple insights in terms of PM patch categories, PM bug patterns, consequences, fix strategies, triggering conditions, and remedy solutions. We hope our results could contribute to the development of robust PM-based storage systems
Comments: ACM TRANSACTIONS ON STORAGE(TOS'23)
Subjects: Operating Systems (cs.OS)
Cite as: arXiv:2307.04095 [cs.OS]
  (or arXiv:2307.04095v1 [cs.OS] for this version)
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.04095

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From: Duo Zhang [view email]
[v1] Sun, 9 Jul 2023 04:35:20 UTC (992 KB)
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