Linux Plumbers Conference Courses

Rethinking Linux Tools with Compact Debuginfo Formats

Explore how compact debuginfo formats like BTF, CTF, ORC, and SFrame are revolutionizing Linux debugging tools and kernel development beyond traditional DWARF approaches.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Optimizing Checkpoints with Built-in Memory Page Compression

Explore built-in memory page compression techniques in CRIU to reduce checkpoint overhead, eliminate I/O operations, and enable efficient container migration and encryption.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Perf Tools Updates and Beyond

Discover new perf tools features including data type profiling, latency analysis, lock contention tracking, trace enhancements, Python scripting, and hardware improvements.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Declaring WARL on the ISA String - RISC-V Virtualization Challenges

Explore RISC-V ISA string limitations and WARL behavior challenges in virtualization, discussing solutions through enhanced DT formats and unified database approaches.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Debian Official Debug Kernel for All - Proactive Security Testing and Infrastructure Challenges

Explore Debian's challenge of providing official debug kernels with sanitizers for enhanced security testing and collaborative debugging across diverse architectures.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Singularity is Here for Testing - GenAI Advancements on kdevops

Explore how generative AI revolutionizes Linux kernel testing through kdevops automation, enabling faster workflow development and CI integration without manual configuration.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Preparing RISC-V Linux for RVA23

Explore RISC-V Linux kernel optimization for RVA23 profile compliance, covering extension management, performance enhancements, and proposed patches for profile-based development.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NVIDIA's Approach for Achieving ASIL B Qualified Linux

Discover NVIDIA's innovative approach to qualifying Linux for ASIL B safety standards in automotive applications, covering kernel safety functions and hazard mitigation strategies.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UAPI Testing with KUnit

Explore a framework for testing kernel UAPIs using KUnit, integrating userspace tests with kernel development workflows for seamless CI and developer experience.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Standardization of Attested TLS Protocols

Explore IETF standardization of attested TLS protocols for confidential computing, covering security analysis, formal verification, and community feedback on integration approaches.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

BPF Tracing Multi-Link Supporting

Explore BPF tracing multi-link support that enables efficient binding of single programs to multiple kernel functions, reducing memory usage and loading times from minutes to seconds.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Build System Analysis for Kernel Development and Customization

Explore kernel development workflows across different build systems, comparing customization capabilities, config management, module compilation, and testing features for tailored Linux OS creation.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Tool To ToolBox - How bpftrace is Evolving to Become More Composable and Expressive

Discover how bpftrace is transforming from a single observability tool into a flexible, composable framework for the BPF ecosystem with new primitives and interoperability.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Build Time SBoMs

Explore advanced techniques for generating comprehensive Software Bills of Materials during build processes to enhance supply chain security and regulatory compliance.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adding C Library Wrappers for All Linux Syscalls

Explore the history and future of adding C library wrappers for all Linux syscalls, including complex cases like futex() and SCHED_DEADLINE implementation challenges.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video