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    kvm: add flightrecorder script · b3c09bde
    Stefan Hajnoczi authored
    
    
    The kvm kernel module includes a number of trace events which can be
    useful when debugging system behavior.  Even on production systems these
    trace events can be used to observe guest behavior and identify the
    source of problems.
    
    The kvm_flightrecorder script is a command-line wrapper for the
    /sys/kernel/debug/tracing interface.  Kernel symbols do not need to be
    installed.
    
    This script captures a fixed-size buffer of KVM trace events.  Recent
    events overwrite the oldest events when the buffer size is exceeded and
    it is possible to leave KVM tracing enabled for any period of time with
    just a fixed-size buffer.  If the buffer is large enough this script is
    a useful tool for collecting detailed information after an issue occurs
    with a guest.  Hence the name "flight recorder".
    
    The script can also be used in 'tail' mode to simply view KVM trace
    events as they occur.  This is handy for development and to ensure that
    the guest is indeed running.
    
    Signed-off-by: default avatarStefan Hajnoczi <stefanha@linux.vnet.ibm.com>
    Signed-off-by: default avatarMarcelo Tosatti <mtosatti@redhat.com>
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