The ftrace() tapset function of SystemTap doesn't work as expected

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

The ftrace() tapset function of SystemTap doesn't emit any output into the ftrace ring buffer when used on RHEL 7 and/or RHEL 8.

The function works fine on RHEL 6.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In

New to Red Hat?

Learn more about Red Hat subscriptions

Using a Red Hat product through a public cloud?

How to access this content