How the kernel enters kdb mode by sysrq-g?

Question

Can someone suggest how the kernel hangs while entering kdb mode using the command echo g > /proc/sysrq-trigger .How kgdb and kdb differs?

Is there any process running when the kernel enters debugger mode?.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 23 '13 at 07:18

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Your question has the answer :-), it "halts kernel" hence kernel is frozen until you allow it run from gdb on the host.

refer following doc for further info.

answered Jul 23 '13 at 07:18

user2609536

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