5.6.3 - Steps to Build the Module
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What is the purpose of the initialization function in a kernel module?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a new module is added.
Name the command used to load a kernel module.
💡 Hint: This command is used for inserting modules.
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What command is used to compile a kernel module?
💡 Hint: Think about the command that manages building processes.
True or False: The exit function in a kernel module is optional.
💡 Hint: Remember that it's necessary for cleanup.
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Imagine you wrote a kernel module, but it fails to load with an error indicating unresolved symbols. What steps would you take to troubleshoot this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about what might be missing that prevents the module from loading successfully.
Create a simple kernel module that counts how many times it has been loaded and prints this count to the kernel log upon every load. Describe how you would implement the code.
💡 Hint: Consider how to maintain state across module loads.
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