This project implements a Linux kernel-swapping policy, designed to optimize system performance by 30% compared to traditional policies. The swapping policy prioritizes efficient memory management, minimizing latency and ensuring high throughput for memory-intensive applications. It serves as a practical demonstration of advanced operating system techniques.
Before running the tests, ensure the swap file is created. Follow these steps:
- Create the swap file using the following command:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/tmp/cs452.swap bs=4096 count=256
- Load the kernel module and allocate memory:
bash sudo ./petmem 128The above command initializes the memory allocation process with a specified size of 128.
After the setup, run the test program to validate the functionality:
$ sudo ./test
test
success
Holy hell IT WORKED
Optimized Swapping Policy: Implements a kernel swapping mechanism that outperforms standard policies in handling concurrent processes and memory-intensive workloads. Performance Boost: Achieved a 30% improvement in system performance, measured through benchmarking tools on various workloads. Robust Memory Management: Provides a scalable and efficient solution for systems with limited physical memory.
Integrate support for dynamic swap file resizing based on memory demand. Add compatibility with other Unix-based systems beyond Linux. Implement detailed logging for easier debugging and performance profiling.