Linux Kernel Development and Compilation

Understand the Development process of Linux Kernel and install the latest mainline/stable kernel on your PC

What you'll learn

How development happens in Linux Kernel
Tips while Submitting Patches
Various Linux Kernel Trees: Mainline, stable, linux-next
Linux Release Process
Types of Linux Releases
Configuring, Compiling and Installing Linux Kernel from source
Various ways to configure Linux Kernel - menuconfig, xconfig, config, oldconfig, savedefconfig

Requirements

Should be able to use various Linux commands: git, make
Should have Internet connection and Linux Machine

Description

What will you learn from this course:

Development process in Linux Kernel

Various roles in development - Developer, Maintainer, sub-maintainer

Various Linux Kernel Trees

Things to know when sending patches

Linux Kernel Release Cycle

Types of Kernel Releases - Mainline, stable, Long-Term

Configuring, Compiling, Installing Your own Linux Kernel

Various Linux Kernel Configuration Techniques - oldconfig, defconfig, savedefconfig, xconfig, menuconfig

How to cross compile Linux Kernel

How to build only portion of Linux Kernel

Who this course is for:

Linux Individuals interested in understanding Linux Kernel Release process
Linux developers interested in knowing about how to send patches
Developers who wants to configure, build and install their own Linux Kernel