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Use Standard Application Debugging Tools on Linux

In an ideal world, all errors are carefully logged, and it only takes a couple of commands to locate a place to start troubleshooting. But realistically, there will be instances wherein the errors or issues are less obvious. In these instances, we can use `ltrace` and `strace` to trace library and system calls, respectively to aid in locating the issue. In this hands-on lab, we'll do just that to discover the cause of an issue with an application. _This course is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat._

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Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 15m
Last updated
Clock icon Aug 31, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Attempt to Run Executable

    Attempt to run the executable at /opt/servercheck.

  2. Challenge

    Check for Memory Leaks

    Use valgrind to determine if the application has any memory leaks.

  3. Challenge

    Track Error

    Track library and system calls to discover the issue.

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