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Xen Hypervisor Network Management System

Hüseyin Karacali1✉,
Nevzat Dönüm2,
Efecan Cebel3
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Received:Feb 11, 2023→Accepted:Mar 21, 2023→Published:March 28, 2023
DOI: 10.56038/ejrnd.v3i1.244
Vol. 3, No. 1
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This study shows how to automatically connect two virtual domains on Xen Hypervisor running on embedded devices, such as automotive systems, for communication and internet sharing.

Researchers used Xen Hypervisor to run two operating systems, Embedded Linux and Android Automotive OS, on the same board. They designed a network topology and developed scripts to enable automatic communication between the two domains. The study provides a reliable and efficient solution for connection needs in embedded devices, especially in automotive systems.

Abstract

On embedded devices, network traffic management is crucial. One of the most fundamental criteria in projects on which embedded devices are created is connecting devices to one another. Additionally, sharing the internet connection, if there is one, has evolved into a need in today's world. In this project, two different operating systems are running by using hypervisor on the same board. The aim of this study is to connect two operating systems running on Xen Hypervisor using a virtual bridge and share the internet connection. An Embedded Linux distribution created with the Yocto project was run on the host domain (Domain-0 in Xen Hypervisor terminology), and Android Automotive OS was run on the guest domain (DomU in Xen Hypervisor terminology). A special topology has been designed for two virtual domains to communicate. Network management is handled by Embedded Linux, as Embedded Linux runs on Domain-0. Moreover, some scripts have been developed on both domains to implement the designed topology. These scripts enable quick and automatic completion of the required actions. In conclusion, this study describes how to automatically establish a network that provides communication between two virtual domains on Xen Hypervisor running on embedded devices. This paper is applicable to any project, provided the Xen hypervisor framework is used. It offers a reliable and efficient solution to connection needs such as infotainment and cluster systems, especially in systems where communication and internet are becoming more widespread for embedded devices such as automotive.

Keywords
NetworkXen HypervisorEmbedded LinuxAndroid Automotive OSWi-FiEthernetNetwork Topology

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Karacali, H., Dönüm, N., Cebel, E. (2023). Xen Hypervisor Network Management System. *The European Journal of Research and Development*, 3(1), 71-85. https://doi.org/10.56038/ejrnd.v3i1.244

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JournalThe European Journal of Research and Development
Volume3
Issue1
Pages71–85
PublishedMarch 28, 2023
eISSN2822-2296

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