Linux Kernel Journey

Nov 4, 2025 · Operations

How to Use Kernel Tracepoints for Zero‑Overhead GPU Driver Monitoring

This tutorial explains how to leverage Linux kernel tracepoints with eBPF and bpftrace to capture real‑time GPU driver activity—including job scheduling, memory management, and command submission—across Intel, AMD, Nouveau, and NVIDIA GPUs, providing detailed examples, scripts, and analysis of the resulting data.