Creating Out-of-Tree Kernel Modules with eLxr Server 12

Contents:

• Set Up the eLxr Server 12 Development Host
• Obtain Driver Source and Build the Kernel Module Packages
• Install and Verify the Kernel Module Packages
• Sign Kernel Modules to Verify Authenticity

Overview

Use the instructions in this tutorial to familiarize yourself with the following:

• obtaining kernel header source

• cloning the kernel module source

• learning about out-of-tree driver module package directory structure

• building the binary driver modules

• installing kernel module packages and verifying module operation

• removing and uninstalling the kernel module packages

• signing kernel modules to verify authenticity

You should have a working knowledge of the Linux kernel and be familiar with Makefiles and building Debian packages.

To continue this tutorial, go to Set Up the eLxr Server 12 Development Host.