Windows Kernel Internals Usermode Heap Manager.pptVIP

Windows Kernel InternalsUser-mode Heap Manager David B. Probert, Ph.D. Windows Kernel Development Microsoft Corporation Topics Common problems with the NT heap LFH design Benchmarks data Heap analysis Default NT Heap Unbounded fragmentation for the worst scenario: External fragmentation Virtual address fragmentation Poor performance for: Large heaps SMP Large blocks Fast growing scenarios Fragmented heaps Goals For LFH Bounded low fragmentation Low risk (minimal impact) Stable and high performance for: Large heaps Large blocks SMP Long running applications LFH Design Bucket-oriented heap Bett