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Learn Linux Kernel Programming
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(965 ratings)
6,817 students

Learn Linux Kernel Programming

This course will teach you how to start writing Linux Kernel Modules and Device Drivers. Course is full of examples
Created byLinux Trainer
Last updated 12/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • What is Kernel Module,Device Driver and Differences
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Kernel Modules
  • Understanding the hello world Linux Kernel Module and process of compilation
  • Various commands: lsmod, rmmod, modinfo, insmod, modprobe, modinfo, depmod, objdump, dmesg
  • Passing Parameters to Linux Kernel Modules
  • Exporting Symbols
  • Kernel Panic,oops, BUG, WARN
  • Process Management in Linux Kernel
  • Creating Kernel Threads
  • Module Metadata
  • Printk and Dynamic Debug

Course content

13 sections • 112 lectures • 5h 40m total length

  • What is Device Driver2:33
  • What is Kernel Module3:30
  • Device Drivers vs Kernel Modules7:26
  • Types of Kernel Modules1:25
  • Basic Commands4:21
  • Hello World Kernel Module17:50
  • Printf vs Printk2:42

    Contrast printf in user space with printk in the kernel, noting log levels and buffering, and that printf relies on the standard library while printk handles kernel messages.

  • Simplified Makefile2:42
  • What happens when run insmod3:17
  • What happens if we return -1 from Kernel Module Init function1:36
  • Give another name to Kernel Module3:21
  • Kernel Module Span across Multiple C Files2:30
  • Two Kernel Modules from Single Makefile2:16
  • Dmesg in deep8:09
  • Dmesg follow option1:44
  • Linux Kernel Module example with module_init only3:25
  • Linux Kernel Module example with module_exit only2:33
  • Two Line Linux Kernel Module1:50
  • Cross Compilation7:07
  • Resources0:03
  • Introduction Quiz

Requirements

  • C
  • Basics understanding of most frequently used commands in Linux (echo, cat, make, ls etc)
  • Access to a computer running Linux (either direct or on VM)

Description

110+ Lectures on Linux Kernel Programming

Updated on Dec 12th 2020 : Added more videos in Bonus section

Do you want to expand your horizon and be a part of programming evolution? Would you like to become proficient in Linux Kernel Module Programming to gain skills that are valued by the programming industry?

And why not? After all, Linux is one of the most popular OS for software developers, and its popularity is only going to increase over time.

There are many Linux Kernel Module Programming courses available to learn these skills.

However, these courses are often lacking in the practical approach, and students often feel left behind.

So, what is the best course available to learn this valuable skill right now?

Introducing Learn Linux Kernel Programming, a high-quality course developed by Linux Weekend Learning.

This course is built on a practical approach and uses a lot of real-world examples to give you proper training.

By enrolling, you will have lifetime access to course. You can learn at your own pace and refer back them whenever you want!

Here are some of the perks of this course:

  • Over 5 hours of video teaching and training

  • 100+ Lectures on Linux Kernel Programming

  • Understanding the in and out of the hello world kernel modules

  • Write various kernel modules which exports symbols, accepts parameters, creates kernel threads

  • Learn about the printk function in deep

  • Various commands used while working in Linux Kernel Modules:insmod, rmmod, modprobe, lsmod, dmesg

  • All examples and notes used in the course are available for download

  • Direct access to your instructors for questions and help through the Udemy communication channels

  • Lifetime access to the course, including all future updates

This course comes with a 30 day money back guaranteed!. If you are not satisfied with the course, you'll get your money back

So what are you waiting for, enroll now and take the next step in learning Linux Kernel Programming

Commands you will learn from this course:

  • lsmod

  • dmesg

  • insmod

  • rmmod

  • modprobe

  • modinfo

  • depmod

  • objdump

  • ps -l

API's covered in the course:

  • module_param

  • module_param_array

  • EXPORT_SYMBOL

  • EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL

  • MODULE_INFO

  • KBUILD_MODNAME

  • dump_stack

  • panic

  • BUG()

  • for_each_process

  • num_online_cpus

  • printk_rate_limit

  • printk_once

  • print_hex_dump

  • print_hex_dump_bytes

  • current

  • kthread_create

  • wake_up_process

  • kthread_stop

  • kthread_should_stop

  • kthread_run

  • usleep_range

  • msleep

  • smp_processor_id

  • VERMAGIC_STRING

Who this course is for:

  • Developers who are curious about learning Linux Kernel Modules

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