The document lists team members and describes kernel modules, which are codes enhancing the kernel's functionality without system reboot. It outlines different types of kernels: microkernel, monolithic kernel, hybrid kernel, and exokernel, with a focus on Linux kernel modules that include device drivers and networking protocols. Key concepts include dynamic loading, kernel space execution, and the use of commands like modprobe for module management.

1. TEAM MEMBERS :-
1. B.Mukesh –vtu6569
2. C.Mahalakshmi - 6498
3. Himanshu - 6637
4. G.Poojitha - 6547
5. Nanda Kishore - 8233
6. Hariharan.T - 8128

2.  Kernel modules are pieces of code that can be
loaded and unloaded into the kernel upon demand.
They extend the functionality of the kernel without
the need to reboot the system.
 There are two types of kernels:
 A microkernel
 A monolithic kernel
 Hybrid kernel
 Exo kernel

3.  Linux (kernel) modules are compiled software modules
that the can be dynamically loaded by the kernel (using a
utility program by the system administrator) that extend the
features of the Linux kernel. This includes (but is not
limited to) such features as:
 Device Drivers
 Networking Protocols
 Firewall (iptables and iptables6) features
 GPU drivers
 File systems

4.  Kernel View :-

5.  Donot define main ()function
 It will be loaded dynamically
 Runs in kernel space
 Links only to kernel

6. COMMANDS
 Modprobe is the command used to insertion as
well removing the kernel module
 UAPI used to create user space API headers.
 init linux initialization