Microsoft Corporation
Reducing trace recording overheads with targeted recording via partial snapshots

Abstract:

Performing a targeted partial recording of an executable entity includes executing the executable entity at a processor. While executing the executable entity, it is determined that a target chunk of executable instructions are to be executed as part of the execution of the executable entity. Each input to the target chunk of executable instructions is identified, including identifying at least one non-parameter input. A corresponding value for each identified input is recorded into a trace, along with information identifying the target chunk of executable instructions.