Linux Kernel for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Kernel Architecture, Processes, Memory Management, Modules, Device Drivers, Networking, and Kernel Development - Softcover

WALDRON, MARK M.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798177417172

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Linux Kernel for Beginners

Want to understand what happens behind the scenes when Linux runs a program, accesses memory, communicates with hardware, or handles a network connection?

Linux Kernel for Beginners provides a practical introduction to the core concepts that make the Linux kernel work. Written for beginners, this book takes complex topics and explains them in a clear, approachable way.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• Kernel architecture and the user/kernel boundary
• Processes, tasks, and CPU scheduling
• Memory management and virtual memory
• System calls and user-kernel communication
• Filesystems and storage
• Kernel modules and device drivers
• Synchronization and concurrency
• Networking inside the kernel
• Kernel debugging and system monitoring
• Practical projects to strengthen your understanding

You’ll also encounter useful Linux commands, development concepts, troubleshooting techniques, and practical examples that help connect theory with real-world systems.

Whether you’re learning Linux kernel development for the first time or want a stronger foundation before exploring advanced topics, this book gives you a structured path for understanding how the kernel manages the system beneath your applications.

Start exploring the Linux kernel and build a foundation you can continue developing through hands-on practice.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798177417172
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 286
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