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[PATCH v3 8/8] SUPPORT.md: write down restriction of 32-bit tool stacks
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- From: Jan Beulich <jbeulich@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:27:13 +0200
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Let's try to avoid giving the impression that 32-bit tool stacks are as
capable as 64-bit ones.
Signed-off-by: Jan Beulich <jbeulich@xxxxxxxx>
---
v2: Wording adjustments as per review discussion.
--- a/SUPPORT.md
+++ b/SUPPORT.md
@@ -137,6 +137,12 @@ ARM only has one guest type at the momen
## Toolstack
+While 32-bit builds of the tool stack are generally supported, restrictions
+apply in particular when running on top of a 64-bit hypervisor. For example,
+very large guests aren't expected to be manageable in this case. This includes
+guests giving the appearance of being large, by altering their own memory
+layouts.
+
### xl
Status: Supported
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