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OutlineBackgroundgprofDTraceSystemTapftraceS2EProblem of Kernel InstrumentationKernel has a wealth of knowledge about systemKnowledge is stuck in kernel space, inaccessibleNormal means to access kernel internals:Start with kernel sourceAdd data structures and hooks where you need themCollate desired dataCreate a means to export data to userspaceRecompileRebootTestRepeatCumbersome, slow turnaroundSystemTapCan examine or modify any parameters and local variables visible at the probe pointStatistics gathering capabilities built inA number of safety features make it far harder to crash a running k