Advanced Linux: The Linux Kernel

Advanced Linux: The Linux Kernel is a course on the core components and functionality of the Linux kernel published by LinkedIn Online Academy. This course is designed for those who have a solid foundation in Linux and want to explore its inner workings. Topics include kernel architecture, memory management, process scheduling, system calls, file systems, and device drivers. Students will gain hands-on experience with kernel modules, configuring and compiling the kernel, debugging kernel-level issues, and understanding kernel source code. The course also covers performance optimization and advanced troubleshooting techniques, helping individuals develop their expertise in managing and customizing Linux systems at a deeper level.In this course, discover why configuring and building custom kernels can help illuminate the breadth of kernel functionality as well as provide insight into kernel capabilities. Key points of this Linux kernel are architecture, memory management, process scheduling, system calls, file systems, device drivers, kernel modules, kernel configuration and compilation, debugging, performance optimization, troubleshooting. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand and use custom kernel configuration and building.