RE: [PATCH v12 08/12] KVM: x86: Add Intel Processor Trace context switch for each vcpu

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> > Ok, so this is where the host PT is disabled.
> >
> > So, my recommendation for this patchset is: we need to address the
> > fact that we are disabling host PT without telling the host. We need
> > to either stop doing it or inform the host. I don't think there need
> > to be any more versions of this patchset until this issue is addressed.
> 
> If you don't want that effect, do not enable host-guest mode.  The default is "off" in fact.
> 
> I agree that it would be better to inform the host, but I think it's acceptable to proceed with these patches since the mode is strictly
> opt in (kvm_intel.pt_mode=1).  Perfect is the enemy of good, and I'd like to get the "boring" code in first.
> 
> Luwei, can you document this in patch 4 as requested by Alexander?
> 

Sorry for a delay reply due to holiday of PRC. I will add more detail description in the patch of Intel PT virtualization mode.

Thanks,
Luwei Kang




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