[dm-devel] Patchwork and patch flow

[Ryo Tsuruta]

Hi Jonathan, Alasdair and all,
 
> > > To add a Tested-by tag, how much test do we actually need?
> > > We've already done several tests of dm-ioband:
> > >  Proportional I/O bandwidth controlling
> > >  Loading/unloading driver and changing settings while under I/O load
> > >  Bounds checking of setting parameters
> > >  Benchmarks
> > > Do you think these are enough for adding the tag?
> > > It's very difficult for me to determine whether it's qualified or not.
> > > It would be helpful if you could give me some advice.
> > 
> > Interesting question...  If it was me, I'd like to see exactly what
> > you wrote above.  State that you tested it and how you tested it. If
> > there are a number of people who test it and the things they
> > describe offer a broad spectrum of tests, I think that's helpful.
> > Also, if extra testing is wanted, it can be suggested based on what
> > tests have been performed.
> 
> I put the test items of dm-ioband on my website. This file requires
> OpenOffice Calc to view.
> http://people.valinux.co.jp/~ryov/dm-ioband/test/test-items.ods
> 
> Please also see the benchmark results at the following URL:
> http://people.valinux.co.jp/~ryov/dm-ioband/benchmark/index.html

I'm posting again this since nobody has answered yet.
I'm glad if someone can review the test items and give some comments.

Thanks,
Ryo Tsuruta