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Learn About Using DTrace with Oracle Linux

Antoinette O'SULLIVAN
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DTrace is a performance analysis and troubleshooting tool. DTrace allows dynamic tracing by defining probe points dynamically. Probes and actions at probe points are defined by commands and scripts written in the D language.

To learn about using DTrace with Oracle Linux, view this video and learn to: 

  • Subscribe to the DTrace channel on ULN
  • Install the DTrace software packages
  • Load the DTrace kernel modules
  • List DTrace probes
  • Use the DTrace command line interface
  • Run DTrace scripts
  • Access the DTrace guide and DTrace tutorial

You can learn more about DTrace and other advanced linux tasks by taking the training course relevant to the version of your operating system:

DTrace is one of the topics tested in the Oracle Certified Professional: Oracle Linux 6 Advanced System Administration exam.

For more information about the Oracle Linux curriculum, go to http://oracle.com/education/linux.

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  • gebelik Tuesday, November 10, 2015

    Very informative video about Dtrace... Thanks


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