From f14c7731269c7152604ac1a0dc37cbbc567b6b8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ddomingo Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:52 +1000 Subject: added references --- doc/SystemTap_Beginners_Guide/en-US/References.xml | 107 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 107 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/SystemTap_Beginners_Guide/en-US/References.xml b/doc/SystemTap_Beginners_Guide/en-US/References.xml index a548a700..f355c407 100644 --- a/doc/SystemTap_Beginners_Guide/en-US/References.xml +++ b/doc/SystemTap_Beginners_Guide/en-US/References.xml @@ -6,5 +6,112 @@ References display links to other useful, more advanced systemtap docs - http://sourceware.org/systemtap/documentation.html, http://sourceware.org/systemtap/wiki/HomePage + + This chapter enumerates other references for more information about SystemTap. It is advisable + that you refer to these sources in the course of writing advanced probes and tapsets. + + + + + + SystemTap Wiki + + + The SystemTap Wiki is a collection of links and articles related to the + deployment, usage, and development of SystemTap. You can find it in + . + + + + + + SystemTap Tutorial + + + Much of the content in this book comes from the SystemTap Tutorial written + by Will Cohen. The SystemTap Tutorial is a more appropriate reference for + users with intermediate to advanced knowledge of C++ and kernel development, and can be found at + . + + + + + + man stapprobes + + +This man page enumerates a variety of probe points supported by SystemTap, along with additional aliases +defined by the SystemTap tapset library. The bottom of the man page includes a list of other man pages +enumerating similar probe points for specific system components, such as man + stapprobes.scsi, man stapprobes.process, +stapprobes.signal, etc. + + + + + + man stapfuncs + + + man stapfuncs enumerates numerous functions supported by the SystemTap tapset + library, along with the prescribed syntax for each one. Note, however, that this is not a + complete list of all supported functions; there are more undocumented + functions available. + + + + + + SystemTap Language Reference + + + This document is a comprehensive reference of SystemTap's language constructs and syntax. It is + recommended for users with a rudimentary to intermediate knowledge of C++ and other similar + programming languages. The SystemTap Language Reference is available to all + users at + + + + + + Tapset Developers Guide + + + Once you have sufficient proficiency in writing SystemTap scripts, you can then try your hand out + on writing your own tapsets. The Tapset Developers Guide describes how to + add functions to your tapset library. + + + + + + Test Suite + + + The systemtap-testsuite package allows you to test the entire SystemTap + toolchain without having to build from source. In addition, it also contains numerous examples of + SystemTap scripts you can study and test; some of these scripts are also documented in + . + + + + By default, the example scripts included in systemtap-testsuite are located + in /usr/share/systemtap/testsuite/systemtap.examples. + + + + + + + + -- cgit