Linux file system verification – understanding fs-verity

The verification of a portion of the media provides a serious design challenge. Though there has been a push for fs-verity, Linux file system adaptation to these new requirements is still incomplete. This whitepaper compares fs-verity to dm-verity, describing the differences encountered by drivers and systems. We also examine the impact to the application and the effect on over-the-air updates. Download this whitepaper for more information.