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How to Build acpidump from Source and use it to Debug Complex CXL and PCI Issues
This article is a detailed guide on how to build the latest version of the acpidump tool from its source code.
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Is Your Application Really Using Persistent Memory? Here’s How to Tell.
Persistent memory (PMEM), especially when accessed via technologies like CXL, promises the best of both worlds: DRAM-like speed with the durability of an SSD.
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How to Confirm Virtual to Physical Memory Mappings for PMem and FSDAX Files
Are you curious whether your application’s memory-mapped files are really using Intel Optane Persistent Memory (PMem), Compute Express Link (CXL) Non-Volatile Memory Modules (NV-CMM), or another DAX-enabled persistent memory device?
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CXL Memory NUMA Node Mapping with Sub-NUMA Clustering (SNC) on Linux
CXL (Compute Express Link) memory devices are revolutionizing server architectures, but they also introduce new NUMA complexity, especially when advanced memory configurations, such as Sub-NUMA Clustering (SNC), are enabled.
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CXL Device & Fabric Buyer's Guide: A List of GA Components (2025)
Last Updated: June 27, 2025 This guide provides a curated list of generally available (GA) Compute Express Link (CXL) devices, fabric components, and memory appliances.
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CXL Server Buyer's Guide: A Complete List of GA Platforms (Updated 2025)
Last Updated: June 27, 2025 This quick reference guide provides a definitive, up-to-date list of generally available (GA) Compute Express Link (CXL) servers from major OEMs like Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro.
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Your Personal Codespace: Self-Host VS Code on Any Server
GitHub Codespaces and other cloud IDEs have revolutionized development, offering a complete VS Code environment that runs on a remote server and is accessible from any browser.
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Unlock Your CXL Memory: How to Switch from NUMA (System-RAM) to Direct Access (DAX) Mode
As a Linux System Administrator working with Compute Express Link (CXL) memory devices, you should be aware that as of Linux Kernel 6.
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