Linux Kernel Development Mastery (Paperback)
Lingua: inglese
Editore: Independently Published, 2026
- Brossura
- Nuovo
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 ottobre 2005
Condizione: Nuovo
EUR 21,10
Quantità: 1 disponibile
Aggiungi al carrelloDescrizione dell’articolo da parte del venditore
Paperback. Linux sits at the core of modern computing, powering everything from cloud infrastructure and embedded devices to enterprise servers and high performance systems. Yet for most programmers, the Linux kernel remains a complex and opaque layer, used daily but rarely understood at a deep, practical level.Linux Kernel Development Mastery bridges that gap.This guide is designed for programmers, system developers, and engineers who want to move beyond surface level Linux usage and gain real mastery of kernel development in modern Linux 6.x systems. Instead of overwhelming theory or outdated explanations, this book focuses on practical understanding, showing you how the kernel actually behaves, how to work with it safely, and how to build real, production ready kernel components.You will start by understanding how the Linux kernel is structured and how user space communicates with kernel space. From there, you will move into setting up a professional kernel development environment and learning how to build, configure, and compile custom Linux kernels from source.As you progress, you will write and manage kernel modules using the Loadable Kernel Module (LKM) framework, gaining hands on experience with real kernel code patterns used in modern systems. You will also explore how the kernel handles memory, processes, and scheduling, core systems that determine performance, responsiveness, and stability.Unlike traditional books that stop at theory, this guide goes deeper into real world engineering challenges. You will learn how to handle concurrency issues that cause race conditions, design safe synchronization strategies using mutexes, spinlocks, atomic operations, and RCU mechanisms, and understand how the kernel prevents system instability under heavy workloads.You will also gain practical insight into memory management, including dynamic allocation, memory zones, reclaim mechanisms, and out-of-memory handling, critical knowledge for writing efficient and reliable kernel-level code. On top of that, you will explore how devices interact with the kernel and how simple drivers are structured and implemented.Debugging and observability are treated as first-class concepts. You will learn how to trace kernel behavior, diagnose crashes, analyze performance bottlenecks, and build kernel modules that are maintainable, secure, and production ready. Every concept is tied to real engineering practices used in modern Linux environments.Inside this book, you will discover how to: Build and configure the Linux 6.x kernel from source with confidenceWrite and manage kernel modules using modern LKM techniquesUnderstand kernel architecture, execution flow, and system internalsMaster memory management, paging, and allocation strategiesWork with CPU scheduling and task prioritization in real systemsHandle concurrency using locks, atomic operations, and lock free techniquesDesign safe communication between user space and kernel spaceDevelop simple device drivers for Linux systemsDebug kernel modules and analyze system crashes effectivelyOptimize kernel components for performance, scalability, and stabilityBy the end of this book, you will no longer see Linux as a black box. You will understand how it makes decisions, how it manages resources, and how you can extend it safely and professionally. More importantly, you will develop the ability to design kernel-level solutions that are stable under pressure, efficient under load, and suitable for real-world deployment. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
Codice articolo 9798183816716
- Titolo
- Linux Kernel Development Mastery (Paperback)
- Autore
- Frank Westfield
- Editore
- Independently Published
- Anno di pubblicazione
- 2026
- Condizione
- new
- Rilegatura
- Paperback
- Lingua
- inglese
- ISBN 13
- 9798183816716
This guide is designed for programmers, system developers, and engineers who want to move beyond surface level Linux usage and gain real mastery of kernel development in modern Linux 6.x systems. Instead of overwhelming theory or outdated explanations, this book focuses on practical understanding, showing you how the kernel actually behaves, how to work with it safely, and how to build real, production ready kernel components.
You will start by understanding how the Linux kernel is structured and how user space communicates with kernel space. From there, you will move into setting up a professional kernel development environment and learning how to build, configure, and compile custom Linux kernels from source.
As you progress, you will write and manage kernel modules using the Loadable Kernel Module (LKM) framework, gaining hands on experience with real kernel code patterns used in modern systems. You will also explore how the kernel handles memory, processes, and scheduling, core systems that determine performance, responsiveness, and stability.
Unlike traditional books that stop at theory, this guide goes deeper into real world engineering challenges. You will learn how to handle concurrency issues that cause race conditions, design safe synchronization strategies using mutexes, spinlocks, atomic operations, and RCU mechanisms, and understand how the kernel prevents system instability under heavy workloads.
You will also gain practical insight into memory management, including dynamic allocation, memory zones, reclaim mechanisms, and out-of-memory handling, critical knowledge for writing efficient and reliable kernel-level code. On top of that, you will explore how devices interact with the kernel and how simple drivers are structured and implemented.
Debugging and observability are treated as first-class concepts. You will learn how to trace kernel behavior, diagnose crashes, analyze performance bottlenecks, and build kernel modules that are maintainable, secure, and production ready. Every concept is tied to real engineering practices used in modern Linux environments.
Inside this book, you will discover how to:
Build and configure the Linux 6.x kernel from source with confidence
Write and manage kernel modules using modern LKM techniques
Understand kernel architecture, execution flow, and system internals
Master memory management, paging, and allocation strategies
Work with CPU scheduling and task prioritization in real systems
Handle concurrency using locks, atomic operations, and lock free techniques
Design safe communication between user space and kernel space
Develop simple device drivers for Linux systems
Debug kernel modules and analyze system crashes effectively
Optimize kernel components for performance, scalability, and stability
By the end of this book, you will no longer see Linux as a black box. You will understand how it makes decisions, how it manages resources, and how you can extend it safely and professionally. More importantly, you will develop the ability to design kernel-level solutions that are stable under pressure, efficient under load, and suitable for real-world deployment.
"Riassunto" può appartenere a un’altra edizione di questo titolo.
Grand Eagle Retail
Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 ottobre 2005
Tariffe di spedizione nazionale per U.S.A.
| Articolo | Da 6 a 14 giorni lavorativi | Da 6 a 16 giorni lavorativi |
|---|---|---|
| Primo articolo | EUR 0,00 | EUR 0,00 |
Metodi di pagamento
Informazioni sull’azienda del venditore
APOLLO ONLINE CORP.
605 Geddes Street
Wilmington, DE U.S.A. 19805
Condizioni di vendita
We guarantee the condition of every book as it¿s described on the Abebooks web sites. If you¿ve changed
your mind about a book that you¿ve ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us
and we¿ll respond within 2 business days.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
Diritto di recesso
Se sei un consumatore puoi recedere dal contratto in conformità con quanto segue. Per Consumatore si intende qualsiasi persona fisica che agisce per scopi estranei alla propria attività commerciale, imprenditoriale, artigianale o professionale.
Informazioni sul diritto di recesso
Diritto legale di recesso
Hai il diritto di recedere dal presente contratto entro 14 giorni senza fornire alcuna motivazione.
Il periodo di recesso scade dopo 14 giorni dal giorno in cui tu o una terza parte, diversa dal vettore e da te indicata, acquisisce il possesso fisico dell'ultimo bene o dell'ultimo lotto o pezzo.
Per esercitare il diritto di recesso, compila e invia elettronicamente una dichiarazione esplicita sul nostro sito Web, alla voce “I miei acquisti” nella sezione “Mio account”. Ti comunicheremo senza indugio una conferma di ricezione di tale recesso su un supporto durevole (ad es. via e-mail).
Per rispettare il termine di recesso, è sufficiente inviare la comunicazione relativa all'esercizio del diritto di recesso prima della scadenza del periodo di recesso stesso.
Effetti del recesso
In caso di recesso dal presente contratto, ti rimborseremo tutti i pagamenti ricevuti, compresi i costi di spedizione (ad eccezione dei costi supplementari derivanti dalla tua eventuale scelta di un tipo di spedizione diverso dal tipo meno costoso di consegna standard da noi offerto).
Potremo effettuare una detrazione dal rimborso per la perdita di valore dei beni forniti, qualora tale perdita sia il risultato di una manipolazione non necessaria da parte tua.
Eseguiremo il rimborso senza indebito ritardo e non oltre 14 giorni dal giorno in cui saremo informati della tua decisione di recedere dal presente contratto.
Il rimborso sarà effettuato utilizzando lo stesso mezzo di pagamento da te usato per la transazione iniziale, salvo che tu non abbia espressamente concordato altrimenti; in ogni caso, non dovrai sostenere alcun costo quale conseguenza di tale rimborso.
Possiamo trattenere il rimborso finché non avremo ricevuto i beni oppure finché non avrai fornito la prova di averli rispediti, a seconda di quale condizione si verifichi per prima.
Dovrai rispedire i beni o consegnarli a Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, Illinois, U.S.A., senza indebito ritardo e, in ogni caso, entro 14 giorni dal giorno in cui ci hai comunicato la tua volontà di recedere dal presente contratto. Il termine è rispettato se rispedisci i beni prima della scadenza del periodo di 14 giorni. I costi diretti della restituzione dei beni saranno a tuo carico. Sei responsabile solo della diminuzione del valore dei beni risultante da una manipolazione diversa da quella necessaria per stabilire la natura, le caratteristiche e il funzionamento dei beni stessi.
Eccezioni al diritto di recesso
Il diritto di recesso non si applica a:
- La fornitura di giornali, periodici o riviste ad eccezione dei contratti di abbonamento; e
- La fornitura di contenuto digitale non fornito su un supporto materiale (ad es. su un CD o DVD), se al momento dell'invio dell'ordine hai accettato l'inizio dell'esecuzione e hai riconosciuto che non avresti potuto recedere una volta iniziata l'esecuzione.
Condizioni di spedizione
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books within the US ship free of charge. Delivery is 4-14 business days anywhere in the United States.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.