[LSF/MM/BFP ATTEND] [LSF/MM/BFP TOPIC] Storage: Copy Offload

[Javier González]

On 29.10.2021 00:21, Chaitanya Kulkarni wrote:
>On 10/7/21 11:49 PM, Javier González wrote:
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>> On 06.10.2021 10:33, Bart Van Assche wrote:
>>> On 10/6/21 3:05 AM, Javier González wrote:
>>>> I agree that the topic is complex. However, we have not been able to
>>>> find a clear path forward in the mailing list.
>>>
>>> Hmm ... really? At least Martin Petersen and I consider device mapper
>>> support essential. How about starting from Mikulas' patch series that
>>> supports the device mapper? See also
>>> https://lore.kernel.org/all/alpine.LRH.2.02.2108171630120.30363@file01.intranet.prod.int.rdu2.redhat.com/
>>>
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>When we add a new REQ_OP_XXX we need to make sure it will work with
>device mapper, so I agree with Bart and Martin.
>
>Starting with Mikulas patches is a right direction as of now..
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>>
>> Thanks for the pointers. We are looking into Mikulas' patch - I agree
>> that it is a good start.
>>
>>>> What do you think about joining the call to talk very specific next
>>>> steps to get a patchset that we can start reviewing in detail.
>>>
>>> I can do that.
>>
>> Thanks. I will wait until Chaitanya's reply on his questions. We will
>> start suggesting some dates then.
>>
>
>I think at this point we need to at least decide on having a first call
>focused on how to proceed forward with Mikulas approach  ...
>
>Javier, can you please organize a call with people you listed in this
>thread earlier ?

Here you have a Doogle for end of next week and the week after OCP.
Please fill it out until Wednesday. I will set up a call with the
selected slot:

     https://doodle.com/poll/r2c8duy3r8g88v8q?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

Thanks,
Javier