Virtual Kernel Module for Container Isolation

The patent creates a copy of the kernel address space for each container through the copy_init_mm() function, which duplicates the parent process's memory mapping structure. This allows each container to have its own isolated kernel view without requiring a complete separate operating system, thus providing isolation while maintaining resource efficiency.

The patent segments the kernel address space into container-specific portions by creating separate mm_struct structures for each container. The kernel virtualizing layer divides the monolithic kernel address space into isolated segments that can be independently managed, providing both isolation and resource efficiency.

The patent introduces a kernel virtualizing layer as an intermediary between containers and the physical kernel. This layer (implemented through loadable kernel modules) acts as a mediator that provides each container with a virtualized kernel view, enabling security isolation and customization while still utilizing the underlying shared physical kernel for resource efficiency.

The patent creates virtual copies of the kernel address space for each container through copy_init_mm(), allowing containers to have customized kernel configurations and security policies without modifying the shared physical kernel. This copying mechanism enables both security isolation and resource efficiency simultaneously.

The patent introduces a kernel virtualizing layer as an intermediary that sits between the namespace mechanism and the actual kernel resources. This layer provides an additional security boundary that prevents direct access to global kernel privileges, thereby mitigating security concerns while maintaining parameter isolation capabilities.

The patent implements a thin virtualizing layer (through loadable kernel modules) that wraps around the kernel address space. This flexible shell provides security isolation without requiring heavy-weight virtualization mechanisms, enabling parameter isolation while reducing exposure to global privilege security risks.

The patent creates lightweight copies of the kernel address space using copy_init_mm() instead of requiring complete operating system copies. This copying approach provides security isolation similar to gVisor or Kata Container but with significantly lower overhead, thus improving performance while maintaining security.

The patent uses loadable kernel modules that can be dynamically loaded and unloaded for each container lifecycle. These virtualized kernel instances are lightweight and can be quickly created and destroyed, providing security isolation without the heavy performance penalties of traditional secure container schemes.