Explore the powerful Ftrace utilities for monitoring Linux kernel activity in this comprehensive tutorial from linux.conf.au. Learn how to use Ftrace from the command line, trace-cmd, and KernelShark to gain insights into application scheduling, page faults, and system interference. Discover techniques for identifying rogue applications, performing post-processing analysis, and visualizing kernel data graphically. Follow along with hands-on examples and gain practical skills for leveraging Ftrace to understand and optimize your Linux system's performance.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Mount Ftrace
Readme file
Available tracers
HW tracer
Current tracer
Tracing on
Redirection
Trace Marker
C Code
Function Tracing
Filter Functions
Filter Clock
Function Graph Trace
Ftrace Search
Ftrace Points
LS Events
Enable trace events
Turn off current tracer
Enabling trace events
Enabling all trace events
Whats in the event
Design of the output
Read format
Batch completion
Event triggers
Triggers
Trigger Special
Why Ftrace
Unmount
Splice
Make Install Dock
Ftrace Command Reset
Title
Bash
Strace
Taught by
linux.conf.au
