+
+/**
+ * Check if a primary process is currently alive
+ *
+ * This function returns true when a primary process is currently
+ * active.
+ *
+ * @param config_file_path
+ * The config_file_path argument provided should point at the location
+ * that the primary process will create its config file. If NULL, the default
+ * config file path is used.
+ *
+ * @return
+ * - If alive, returns 1.
+ * - If dead, returns 0.
+ */
+int rte_eal_primary_proc_alive(const char *config_file_path);
+