X-Git-Url: http://git.droids-corp.org/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fguides%2Frel_notes%2Frel_description.rst;h=994845f6ff4ae442c12ecdd1508d5c9a1f930a99;hb=30db823e0484e431c5b8eb9b9569d84a4c8cc1be;hp=8da53c425c23d256577ab95cb0850c6e93ab8296;hpb=ac8ada004c12df2473f854f72e8d0ca1de3d4e60;p=dpdk.git diff --git a/doc/guides/rel_notes/rel_description.rst b/doc/guides/rel_notes/rel_description.rst index 8da53c425c..994845f6ff 100644 --- a/doc/guides/rel_notes/rel_description.rst +++ b/doc/guides/rel_notes/rel_description.rst @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ .. BSD LICENSE - Copyright(c) 2010-2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. + Copyright(c) 2010-2015 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without @@ -28,135 +28,13 @@ (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. + Description of Release ====================== -These release notes cover the new features, -fixed bugs and known issues for Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) release version 1.7.0. - -For instructions on compiling and running the release, see the *DPDK Getting Started Guide*. - -Using DPDK Upgrade Patches --------------------------- - -For minor updates to the main DPDK releases, the software may be made available both as a new full package and as a patch file to be applied to the previously released package. -In the latter case, the following commands should be used to apply the patch on top of the already-installed package for the previous release: - -.. code-block:: console - - # cd $RTE_SDK - # patch –p1 < /path/to/patch/file - -Once the patch has been applied cleanly, the DPDK can be recompiled and used as before (described in the *DPDK Getting Started Guide*). - -.. note:: - - If the patch does not apply cleanly, perhaps because of modifications made locally to the software, - it is recommended to use the full release package for the minor update, instead of using the patch. - -Documentation Roadmap ---------------------- - -The following is a list of DPDK documents in the suggested reading order: - -* **Release Notes** - (this document): Provides release-specific information, including supported features, limitations, fixed issues, known issues and so on. - Also, provides the answers to frequently asked questions in FAQ format. - -* **Getting Started Guide** - : Describes how to install and configure the DPDK software; designed to get users up and running quickly with the software. - -* **FreeBSD* Getting Started Guide** - : A document describing the use of the DPDK with FreeBSD* has been added in DPDK Release 1.6.0. - Refer to this guide for installation and configuration instructions to get started using the DPDK with FreeBSD*. - -* **Programmer's Guide** - : Describes: - - * The software architecture and how to use it (through examples), specifically in a Linux* application (linuxapp) environment - - * The content of the DPDK, the build system (including the commands that can be used in the root DPDK Makefile to build the development kit and an application) - and guidelines for porting an application - - * Optimizations used in the software and those that should be considered for new development - - A glossary of terms is also provided. - -* **API Reference** - : Provides detailed information about DPDK functions, data structures and other programming constructs. - -* **Sample Applications User Guide** - : Describes a set of sample applications. Each chapter describes a sample application that showcases specific functionality and provides instructions on how to compile, - run and use the sample application. - - The following sample applications are included: - - * Command Line - - * Exception Path (into Linux* for packets using the Linux TUN/TAP driver) - - * Hello World - - * Integration with Intel® QuickAssist Technology - - * Link Status Interrupt (Ethernet* Link Status Detection) - - * IP Reassembly - - * IP Fragmentation - - * IPv4 Multicast - - * L2 Forwarding (supports virtualized and non-virtualized environments) - - * L2 Forwarding IVSHMEM - - * L3 Forwarding - - * L3 Forwarding with Power Management - - * L3 Forwarding in a Virtualized Environment - - * Load Balancing - - * Multi-process - - * QoS Scheduler + Dropper - - * QoS Metering - - * Quota & Watermarks - - * Timer - - * VMDQ and DCB L2 Forwarding - - * VMDQ L2 Forwarding - - * Userspace vhost - - * Userspace vhost switch - - * Netmap - - * Kernel NIC Interface (KNI) - - * VM Power Management - - In addition, there are some other applications that are built when the libraries are created. - The source for these applications is in the DPDK/app directory and are called: - - * test - - * testpmd - - Once the libraries are created, they can be found in the build/app directory. - - * The test application provides a variety of specific tests for the various functions in the DPDK. +This document contains the release notes for Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) +release version |release| and previous releases. - * The testpmd application provides a number of different packet throughput tests and examples of features such as - how to use the Flow Director found in the Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller. +It lists new features, fixed bugs, API and ABI changes and known issues. - The testpmd application is documented in the *DPDK Testpmd Application Note* (525362). - The test application is not currently documented. - However, you should be able to run and use test application with the command line help that is provided in the application. +For instructions on compiling and running the release, see the :ref:`DPDK Getting Started Guide `.