Linux Kernel Debugging Training

linux-kernel-debugging-training-sanfoundry-500x281

Course Name
Linux Kernel Debugging Training – KDB, KGDB (Kernel GDB) and Crash Analysis Training

Course Overview
Kernel Debugging Training Course focuses on Live Kernel Debugging as well as Crash Analysis of the Linux Kernel. It starts by defining the concept of kernel oops and kernel hang followed by various kernel helpers available to check the state of the kernel data structures. Subsequently it covers live debugging using GDB, KDB and KGDB and their capabilities. It also covers setting up kernel memory dump and crash analysis. The course is a full hands-on lab with lots of exercises to be done by participants for live debugging of kernel as well as loadable modules with/without kernel bugs.

Course Delivery

  • The course will be delivered by our Founder & CTO who is an Expert with 20+ years of experience in Linux Kernel and SAN software development.
  • 50% Theory, 50% Lab
  • Hands-On Details – See the course outline below
  • Location: Sanfoundry Institute, Bangalore, India

Course Duration
2 days

advertisement
advertisement

Target Audience

  • Professionals knowledgable in Linux Systems
  • Developers and Testing/QA people focussing on Linux Internals and Kernel Development & Testing
  • Linux L3 Support and Advanced Administration Professionals focusing on Support / Admin / Troubleshooting
  • Linux Kernel Hackers

Course Pre-requisite
Good Knowledge of Linux and Deep Desire to Make or Break a Linux Kernel.

Fee, Schedule & Registration
Click Here for Linux Kernel Debugging Course training schedule, fee and registration information.

Linux Kernel Debugging Training Course Outline

Intro to Kernel Debugging
Kernel OOPS
Kernel Hang

Kernel Helpers for Debugging
Ksysmoops
System.map
/proc/kallsyms
/proc/kcore
Objdump – s vmlinux
/var/log/messages
Syslogd
Magic SysRq

Kernel Debuggers
gdb analysis of Live Kernel
Limitations of gdb analysis
kdb analysis of Live Kernel
Limitations of kdb analysis
kgdb analysis of Live Kernel
Setting up kdb and kgdb
kexec / kdump
LKCD

advertisement

Linux Kernel Crash Dump Analysis
Crash Dump Process
How kexec / kdump Works
Settinp up Kexec/Kdump
crashkernel parameter
Set up, Testing and Running Crash
Crash Analysis

Hands-on Lab
Configuring the Kernel for Debugging
Kernel Parameters for KDB and KGDB
Building Kernel for Debugging
Turning on Magic Sysrq Keys
Debugging a Live Kernel using gdb, kdb and kgdb
Printing Kernel Global Variables and Code
Loading a Debug Module using kdb and kgdb
Insert bug(s)
make system hang
Crash and Analyze

advertisement
advertisement
Subscribe to our Newsletters (Subject-wise). Participate in the Sanfoundry Certification contest to get free Certificate of Merit. Join our social networks below and stay updated with latest contests, videos, internships and jobs!

Youtube | Telegram | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Manish Bhojasia - Founder & CTO at Sanfoundry
Manish Bhojasia, a technology veteran with 20+ years @ Cisco & Wipro, is Founder and CTO at Sanfoundry. He lives in Bangalore, and focuses on development of Linux Kernel, SAN Technologies, Advanced C, Data Structures & Alogrithms. Stay connected with him at LinkedIn.

Subscribe to his free Masterclasses at Youtube & discussions at Telegram SanfoundryClasses.