Corporate Linux Device Drivers Programming Training Course

Edstellar’s Linux Device Drivers Programming instructor-led training course equips teams with the skills to develop and manage device drivers within the Linux kernel. Professionals will learn techniques to access I/O ports and memory, manage DMA, and programming with ioctl(). Upskill your teams with the ability to write, and debug device drivers.

24 - 32 hrs
Instructor-led (On-site/Virtual)
Language
English
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Linux Device Drivers Programming Training

Drive Team Excellence with Linux Device Drivers Programming Training for Employees

Empower your teams with expert-led on-site/in-house or virtual/online Linux Device Drivers Programming Training through Edstellar, a premier corporate training company for organizations globally. Our tailored Linux Device Drivers Programming corporate training course equips your employees with the skills, knowledge, and cutting-edge tools needed for success. Designed to meet your specific needs, this Linux Device Drivers Programming group training program ensures your team is primed to drive your business goals. Transform your workforce into a beacon of productivity and efficiency.

Linux Device Drivers Programming is a critical discipline that creates software bridges enabling communication between the Linux kernel and various hardware components. Professionals in this field are tasked with understanding the inner workings of the kernel, including how it manages resources, processes inputs and outputs, and maintains security and stability. Teams trained in Linux Device Drivers Programming can significantly reduce dependency on external vendors for driver support, speeding up development cycles and enabling more control over their products' performance and security aspects.

Edstellar's virtual/onsite Linux Device Drivers Programming training course provides customization and integrates cutting-edge methodologies. Our trainers are renowned for their expertise in Linux Device Drivers Programming instructor-led training course and have extensive experience navigating the complexities of driver development, hardware integration, and kernel-level programming.

Key Skills Employees Gain from Linux Device Drivers Programming Training

Linux Device Drivers Programming skills corporate training will enable teams to effectively apply their learnings at work.

  • Driver Implementation
  • Resource Management
  • Character Driver Development
  • ioctl() Usage
  • Interrupt Handling
  • Memory Mapping

Linux Device Drivers Programming Training for Employees: Key Learning Outcomes

Edstellar’s Linux Device Drivers Programming training for employees will not only help your teams to acquire fundamental skills but also attain invaluable learning outcomes, enhancing their proficiency and enabling application of knowledge in a professional environment. By completing our Linux Device Drivers Programming workshop, teams will to master essential Linux Device Drivers Programming and also focus on introducing key concepts and principles related to Linux Device Drivers Programming at work.


Employees who complete Linux Device Drivers Programming training will be able to:

  • Implement device drivers using C programming language 
  • Manage hardware resources efficiently, including I/O ports and memory 
  • Develop and troubleshoot character device drivers for user-space interaction
  • Utilize ioctl() for device communication and control
  • Implement interrupt handling mechanisms for efficient hardware interaction
  • Master memory mapping techniques for I/O devices

Key Benefits of the Linux Device Drivers Programming Corporate Training

Attending our Linux Device Drivers Programming classes tailored for corporations offers numerous advantages. Through our on-site/in-house or virtual/online Linux Device Drivers Programming training classes, participants will gain confidence and comprehensive insights, enhance their skills, and gain a deeper understanding of Linux Device Drivers Programming.

  • Equips the team with the techniques to develop efficient device drivers for Linux systems
  • Empowers professionals with the skills to optimize hardware functionality and system stability
  • Develops required skill in professionals for seamless integration of hardware components
  • Provides teams with insights into enhancing device performance and compatibility
  • Enables professionals to troubleshoot and debug device driver issues effectively

Linux Device Drivers Programming Training Topics and Outline

Our virtual and on-premise Linux Device Drivers Programming training curriculum is divided into multiple modules designed by industry experts. This Linux Device Drivers Programming training for organizations provides an interactive learning experience focused on the dynamic demands of the field, making it relevant and practical.

  1. Understanding Linux kernel architecture
    • Kernel components
    • Kernel subsystems 
    • Kernel interaction with hardware and software
  2. Exploring kernel space vs. user space
    • Memory protection and isolation
    • System calls
    • Privileged operations in kernel space
  1. Compiling and loading kernel modules
    • Kernel module build system 
    • Module dependencies and symbols
    • Insmod and rmmod commands
  2. Module parameters
    • Specifying parameters at load time
    • Dynamic configuration of modules
    • Accessing parameters within the module
  3. Module initialization and cleanup
    • Initialization code execution
    • Cleanup code execution 
    • Module lifecycle management
  1. Character device registration and initialization
    • Character device structure 
    • Registering a character device with the kernel
    • Initialization routines for the device
  2. File operations for character devices
    • Open, close, read, write, ioctl operations
    • Implementing device functionality within these methods
    • Handling user data in character devices

 

  1. Accessing I/O ports and memory
    • Memory-mapped I/O vs. traditional I/O ports
    • Reading and writing to I/O ports and memory addresses
    • Addressing limitations and considerations
  2. Managing DMA resources
    • Direct Memory Access (DMA) concepts
    • DMA channels and transfer requests
    • Using DMA APIs for efficient data transfer
  1. Implementing ioctl handlers
    • ioctl system call and its arguments
    • Defining and handling custom ioctl commands
    • Passing data between user space and kernel space
  2. ioctl commands and communication with user space
    • Designing meaningful ioctl commands
    • Validating user-provided data in ioctl calls
    • Maintaining compatibility with user space applications
  1. Utilizing copy_to_user() and copy_from_user() functions
    • Safe memory copying between kernel and user space
    • Potential for memory corruption and prevention strategies
    • Optimizations for efficient data transfer
  2. Understanding memory management in kernel space
    • Kernel memory allocation
    • Virtual memory concepts and paging
    • Memory access restrictions and protection
  1. Exploring kernel debugging tools
    • Printk function and debugging messages
    • Using kernel probes and breakpoints
    • Debugging techniques for kernel modules
  2. Analyzing kernel logs and messages
    • Understanding dmesg output
    • Log levels 
    • Filtering and interpreting kernel logs
  1. Registering interrupt handlers
    • Interrupt service routines (ISRs)
    • Interrupt handlers and bottom halves
    • Disabling and enabling interrupts
  2. Handling shared interrupts and IRQ management
    • Dealing with multiple devices sharing an interrupt line
    • Interrupt request lines (IRQs) and routing
    • Interrupt sharing techniques 
  1. Memory mapping techniques for I/O devices
    • Memory-mapped I/O (MMIO) concepts
    • Mapping device registers into kernel address space
    • Reading and writing to device registers through memory access
  2. Implementing mmap() for user space access
    • Allowing user space applications to map device memory
    • Handling mmap system call and providing access to device
    • Considerations for security and permissions
  1. Block device initialization and registration
    • Block device structure 
    • Registering a block device with the kernel
    • Initialization routines for the block device
  2. Handling block I/O operations and requests
    • Block I/O concepts 
    • Implementing read, write, and discard requests
    • Handling queueing and scheduling of block I/O
  1. Understanding kernel object model
    • Kobjects and their attributes
    • Sysfs interface for user space access to objects
    • Kobject lifecycle management
  2. Creating and managing kobjects in kernel space
    • Registering kobjects with the kernel
    • Associating attributes with kobjects
    • Referencing and manipulating kobjects in the kernel

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Target Audience for Linux Device Drivers Programming Training Course

The Linux Device Drivers Programming training course is ideal for system programmers, kernel developers and hardware engineers

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Prerequisites for Linux Device Drivers Programming Training

Professionals with a basic understanding of C programming skills can take up the Linux Device Drivers Programming training course.

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At Edstellar, we understand the importance of impactful and engaging training for employees. To ensure the training is more interactive, we offer Face-to-Face onsite/in-house or virtual/online Linux Device Drivers Programming training for companies. This method has proven to be the most effective, outcome-oriented and well-rounded training experience to get the best training results for your teams.

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