linux.conf.au Courses

Abusing GitHub Actions for Building and Testing Kernels

Explore GitHub Actions for efficient kernel building and testing, covering technical aspects, platforms, optimizations, and real-world applications in Linux development.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

VMs + Containers - The Perfect Wedding

Explore Kubevirt's integration of VMs and containers, enabling seamless modernization of legacy applications alongside cloud-native technologies in Kubernetes environments.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kernel Testing with KUnit - Bridging the Gap

Explore KUnit for Linux kernel testing, comparing it with other tools, and learn about test result standardization, QEMU support, and techniques for testing complex kernel code.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Upstream Accessibility - A Contributor's Guide

Learn to contribute accessibility improvements to open-source frameworks, enhancing web accessibility for people with disabilities. Covers identifying issues, collaborating with maintainers, and testing changes effectively.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Mechanism to Isolate CPU Topology Information in the Linux Kernel - CPU Namespace

Proposes a CPU namespace mechanism for isolating CPU topology information in containerized environments, addressing coherency, security, and fair use concerns in multi-tenant systems.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Send in the Chown - Systemd Containers in User Namespaces

Explore systemd containers in user namespaces, focusing on security features for better isolation and deployment of systemd-based workloads in Kubernetes environments.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

When STEM Becomes STEAM We All Benefit - Breaking Out of Our Professional Silos

Explore how integrating arts with STEM enriches professional communities, breaks silos, and fosters innovation. Learn to create welcoming environments for diverse skills and perspectives.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Meaningful Bounds Checking in the Linux Kernel

Exploring Linux kernel buffer overflow vulnerabilities and innovative solutions for detection and mitigation, focusing on compiler-based approaches and API improvements.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Musicbrainz.org and Wikidata.org

Explore the design and API usage of musicbrainz.org and wikidata.org databases, comparing their structures and learning how to extract valuable information for music tagging and fact storage.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Hardware Design of the OHMC2022 Rockling & Swag Badge and OHMC Close

Explore the hardware design process of OHMC2022 badges, including challenges, design philosophy, and technical details. Gain insights into PCB design, FPGAs, and creative problem-solving in electronics.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Avoiding DNS Pain

Explore DNS maturity assessment and management improvement techniques using tools like DNSControl to enhance security, resilience, and operational efficiency of this critical system.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EBPF 101

Explore eBPF: an in-kernel virtual machine for safe, efficient telemetry extraction and kernel programming. Learn its advantages, lifecycle, and applications in network stack and performance optimization.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

To the Cloud and Beyond - Accessing Files Remotely from Linux via SMB3.1.1

Explore recent advancements in Linux for remote file access, including SMB3.1.1 features, performance optimizations, and security improvements. Learn about enhanced cloud connectivity and file sharing across platforms.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Electrifying the Knitted Universe

Explore the journey of creating an electrified knitted starmap, from viral success to interactive exhibition, including technical challenges and preservation efforts.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Let's Make a Game

Explore game development with Godot, a free open-source engine. Learn its features, build a game, and compile for multiple platforms. Perfect for beginners with basic programming knowledge.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk