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Linux Kernel Debugging

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Highlights
Part V: Compiling Your Kernel
The fifth and final course for the week will start with a demonstration on compiling the kernel with debugging information enabled. It...
Part III: The Ins & Outs of DebugFS
The third class lets the students virtually roll up their sleeves and begin enabling and using DebugFS. They'll also learn how to use kprobes, jprobes, and jretprobes. Finally, the SystemTap will be explained in detail.
Intro: Introduction to Linux Debugging
During the first class, students will learn how to get code into the kernel with kernel loadable modules. They'll learn how problems manifest themselves in the kernel, specifically referring to kernel panics, kernel oops, and other improper...