RHD221 Red Hat Linux Device Drivers

Course Description

RHD221 Red Hat Linux Device Drivers is designed to teach experienced programmers how to develop device drivers for Linux systems. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the Linux architecture, hardware and memory management, modularization, and the layout of the kernel source, and will have practiced key concepts and skills for development of character, block, and network drivers.

What you will learn:

Check out the complete course outline.

Prerequisites:

• Experience in C programming
• RHD143 - Red Hat Linux Programming Essentials or equivalent

Goal:

Build concepts and skills in kernel essentials and to build practical skills in developing device drivers for various types of hardware.

Audience:

Developers of hardware device drivers who need to ramp up quickly on how to develop drivers for Linux.

Class times:

• Monday through Thursday
  • Start: 9:00am
  • End: 4:30 to 5:00pm (depending on class progress)