Introduction

This application note discusses the usage of the Intel^® QuickAssist Technology Software in Linux* containers.

Users of this application note are expected to be familiar with virtualization technologies, like VT-D, SR-IOV, LXC (Linux* container) and Docker.

This guide includes details on the following:

• Platform configuration

• Enabling QAT VFs

• Building sample container using Intel^® Device Plugin for Kubernetes

• Guidelines for running containers with QAT resources

• Expected output when running basic sample container

• Running sample NGINX container

• Running with Orchestration Software

• Links to pre-built containers with QAT support

Software Requirements

Intel recommends using the latest version of the Intel^® QAT driver on your platform. Users might experience errors during installation or run-time use. Consult your Intel representative if you have a requirement to use another version of the driver.