{"product_id":"mastering-the-linux-kernel-rowan-fitch-9798276764252","title":"Mastering the Linux Kernel: A Practical Guide to Internals and Module Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop writing user-space code. It is time to dive into the deep end.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastering the Linux Kernel\u003c\/i\u003e is not a theoretical textbook. It is a hands-on manual for the engineers who build the world's infrastructure. From the moment you boot your first custom kernel to the deployment of a stealth rootkit detector, this book demands that you get your hands dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for C programmers who understand the basics of operating systems, this guide bridges the gap between abstract concepts and the cold, hard reality of hardware interaction. You will not just read about the Completely Fair Scheduler; you will analyze its Red-Black tree implementation. You will not just learn about memory management; you will build a high-performance circular buffer driver using direct memory mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundation \u0026amp; Architecture: \u003c\/b\u003e Building a professional kernel development environment with QEMU and BusyBox, and mastering Loadable Kernel Modules (LKM).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Internals: \u003c\/b\u003e Deep dives into the Slab allocator, the Buddy system, interrupt handling (Top\/Bottom halves), and the CFS scheduler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcurrency \u0026amp; Safety: \u003c\/b\u003e Writing race-free code using Spinlocks, Mutexes, and the Read-Copy-Update (RCU) mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice Drivers: \u003c\/b\u003e Creating robust character drivers, handling blocking I\/O, managing I\/O ports, and mastering DMA transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetworking: \u003c\/b\u003e Dissecting the sk_buff structure, implementing NAPI for high-load throughput, and writing Netfilter hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Observability: \u003c\/b\u003e Utilizing eBPF and XDP for high-speed packet filtering and dynamic system tracing without recompilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecurity: \u003c\/b\u003e A full practical guide to building a kernel rootkit detector to identify syscall hooks and hidden processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book respects your intelligence and your time. It focuses on the code that powers modern Linux systems, covering v6.x kernels and the latest tooling. Whether you are debugging a deadlock in a production driver or architecting a new embedded system, this is the reference you will keep open on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the machine. Control the kernel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowan Fitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276764252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"Rowan Fitch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014378926335,"sku":"9798276764252","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c86de13e-76c7-4afd-9778-a90b0202cc36.jpg?v=1767748099","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-the-linux-kernel-rowan-fitch-9798276764252","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}