Perf-tools is a set of performance analysis tools for Linux kernel developers, performance analysts, and system administrators. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install perf-tools on Kali Linux Latest.
Before we start, please make sure the following requirements are met:
Open a terminal window on your Kali Linux machine.
Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
sudo apt install build-essential git flex bison dwarves python python3 python3-pip python3-setuptools
Clone the perf-tools repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/brendangregg/perf-tools
Change into the cloned repository directory by running the following command:
cd perf-tools
Build and install the perf-tools by running the following command:
make && sudo make install
Check if the installation is successful by running the following command:
man perf
This should display the perf manual page.
You can now use the perf-tools to analyze system performance.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install perf-tools on Kali Linux Latest. By following these steps, you can now use the perf-tools to improve the performance of your Linux system.
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