Re: [PATCH v2 3/3] x86/resctrl: Add "*" shorthand to set minimum io_alloc CBM for all domains

[Aaron Tomlin]

On Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 03:56:24PM -0600, Moger, Babu wrote:
> > Why is io_alloc special? The same simple change could apply to
> > parse_line() to allow setting all domains in a resource to be set to
> > the same value:

Hi Tony, Babu,

> Yes. I am fine with that approach. Treat "*" equivalent for all the
> resources not just io_alloc.

No. While I appreciate the desire for a more uniform interface, I would
strongly suggest that this particular change remain applicable only to
io_alloc for the time being. If I recall correctly, the architectural
requirements for other resources differ enough that the suggested approach
may not be universally applicable or appropriate in every case, no?


Kind regards,
-- 
Aaron Tomlin

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