Linux Kernel Filesystem Development

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Description of Linux Kernel Filesystem Development

How to develop a Linux kernel disk-based filesystem from scratch
What you'll learn:
Understand the flow from Linux user processes through to the kernel VFS layer and the interaction between the kernel and the filesystem.
Learn how to build a loadable kernel module and supporting commands (mkfs & fsdb) and how to create additional files on disk during mkfs time.
Developing a disk-based filesystem from scratch by understanding the process to follow and the order in which operations should be implemented

Understanding kernel debugging techniques from simple use of printk calls to source level debugging with gdb/KGDB.
Requirements:
Linux/UNIX development, basic kernel knowledge, good working level of C
No need for assembler language or the ability to build a Linux kernel. You'll just need to install Ubuntu and development tools and compile the filesystem and commands
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Who this course is for:
Experienced developers who wish to explore Linux kernel development, specifically in the area of filesystems