virtio_random(4) VirtIO Entropy driver

SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, place the following lines in your kernel configuration file:
device virtio_random

Alternatively, to load the driver as a module at boot time, place the following line in loader.conf5:


virtio_random_load="YES"

DESCRIPTION

The device driver provides support for VirtIO entropy devices.

The entropy device supplies high-quality randomness from the hypervisor to the guest.

HISTORY

The driver was written by An Bryan Venteicher Aq [email protected] .