Introduction

This document provides details on using Intel^® Virtualization Technology (Intel^® VT) with the Intel^® QuickAssist Technology (Intel^® QAT).

Installation Overview

Below are the basic steps to deploy Intel QAT in a virtualized environment. The following sections describe the step-by-step instructions to perform all these actions.

1. Update the system BIOS.

2. Configure the Host Operating System (OS).

3. Install the Intel QAT software on the Host OS.

4. Pass the Intel QAT devices to the Guest OS.

5. Install the Intel QAT software on the Guest OS.

Important

These instructions are intended to be used with the out-of-tree acceleration driver. For details on setting up virtualization with the in-tree driver (qatlib) please refer to Running in a Virtual Machine section of QATlib User’s Guide.