ZUFS - Zero Copy User-Mode FileSystem - One Year Later

ZUFS - Zero Copy User-Mode FileSystem - One Year Later

Explore the progress and challenges of ZUFS (Zero Copy User-Mode FileSystem) in this Linux Plumbers Conference talk. Dive into the advancements made one year after its inception, including real hardened filesystems and innovative features. Learn about the comprehensive VFS API implementation, support for asynchronous operations, compatibility with both persistent memory and regular block devices, and private memory pools. Gain insights into the architectural and functional overview of ZUFS, and understand the remaining challenges. Engage in a discussion about the project's future, including potential acceptance into the Linux kernel and strategies for increasing user adoption and filesystem implementations.