Linux Device Driver Development Training

Training Lessons

1. Introduction to Linux kernel

2. Kernel configuration and build

3. Introduction to Device Driver

4. Introduction to modules

5. Hello World Module

6. Writing basic character driver

7. Module Parameters

Who this course is for:

• Working professionals who want to learn Linux device drivers development .
• Embedded Engineers who wants to enhance their knowledge on Linux Kernel Drivers.
• Students who have interest in embedded system software development.

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

What you'll learn

• write linux character driver module and insert it to linux kernel to change or enhance the functionality of linux kernel.

• Compile linux kernel downloaded from kernel.org

• configure linux kernel using defconfig , menuconfig , xconfig

• This course will give good knowledge about different kernel subsystem and overall architecture of linux OS.

• After this course you will have good knowledge about linux device file system , major and minor number.

• Passing parameters to Linux Kernel module

• You will learn about kernel synchronizations and different techniques of synchronization

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

• Basic knowledge of C Programming language

• Basic knowledge of Linux Operating System