How to use Linux vsock for fast VM communication
13 days ago
- #gRPC
- #Linux
- #Virtualization
- Exploration of using vsock for communication between a Linux VM and its host via gRPC.
- vsock eliminates the need for TCP/IP stack or network virtualization for VM communication.
- Project built with Bazel for reproducibility, utilizing gRPC for RPC services.
- Detailed breakdown of server and client implementations using vsock with gRPC.
- Demonstration of running a gRPC service on a VM and invoking RPC from the host.
- Use of static linking for easy deployment of binaries on the VM.
- Explanation of vsock addressing scheme (CID and port) for VM communication.
- Practical example of creating a VM image and running a server binary directly.
- Highlighting the efficiency and flexibility of using gRPC over vsock for isolated environments.