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Microsoft Windows Internals, Fourth Edition: Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (Pro-Developer)
Mark E. Russinovich, David A. Solomon
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 1461
The classic, in-depth developers guide to the Windows kernel now
covers Windows .NET Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
Written by
noted Windows internals experts David Solomon and Mark Russinovich in
collaboration with the Microsoft Windows .NET Server product development
team, this book packs the latest concepts and terms, kernel and source
code specifics, undocumented interfaces, component and tool descriptions,
and architectural perspectives that reveal the inner workings of the
operating system.
Special callouts highlight information that is specific
to a particular version of Windows, and an advanced troubleshooting
section helps you more easily decipherand exploitsystem
operations and performance.
In addition, the book includes utilities and
hands-on exercises you can use to experience Windows internal behavior
firsthand.
If youre a system programmer or an administrator working
with Windows .NET Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, youll
find critical architectural insights you can quickly apply for better
design, debugging, performance, and troubleshooting.
About the AuthorMark Russinovich is chief software architect and cofounder of Winternals
Software, a company that specializes in advanced systems software for
Microsoft Windows.
He is a senior contributing editor for Windows IT Pro
Magazine where he contributes to the Windows Power Tools column.
He and
David Solomon deliver public and private seminars on Windows operating
system internals and advanced troubleshooting to numerous companies and
organizations, including regular deliveries to Microsoft employees.
They
also created a 12 hour self-paced Windows internals video tutorial which
Microsoft licensed for worldwide corporate use. Mark is also a frequent
speaker at major industry conferences such as Microsoft Tech Ed, Microsoft
IT Forum, Windows IT Pro Magazines Connections, and MCP Magazine's
TechMentor.
Mark has a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University and an
M.S. from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, both in computer engineering.
In 1994, he earned a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, also in
computer engineering. Before founding Winternals Software, he worked at
Compuware NuMega Laboratories and IBMs Thomas J. Watson Research
Center. David Solomon has focused on explaining the internals of the
Windows NT operating system line since 1992.
He has taught his world
renowned Windows Internals classes to thousands of developers and IT
professionals worldwide.
His clients include all the major software and
hardware companies, including Microsoft. He was a recipient of the 1993
Microsoft Support Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award.
This is
David's fourth book. His first book was Windows NT for OpenVMS
Professionals (Digital Press/Butterworth Heinemann, 1996).
It explained
Windows NT to VMS-knowledgeable programmers and system administrators.
Prior to starting his own company, David worked for nine years as a
project leader and developer in the VMS operating system development group
at Digital Equipment Corporation.
His second book, Inside Windows NT 2nd
edition, covered the internals of Windows NT 4.0. His third book, Inside
Windows 2000 3rd edition, was co-authored with Mark Russinovich.
In
addition to organizing and teaching seminars, David is a regular speaker
at technical conferences such as Microsoft TechEd and Microsoft PDCs.
He
has also served as technical chair for several past Windows NT
conferences. When he's not researching Windows, David enjoys sailing,
reading, and Star Trek.
Editorials
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Microsoft Windows Internals, Fourth Edition: Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (Pro-Developer)
Mark E. Russinovich, David A. Solomon
![]() | | | Book Description | | The classic, in-depth developers guide to the Windows kernel now
covers Windows .NET Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. Written by
noted Windows internals experts David Solomon and Mark Russinovich... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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Microsoft Windows Internals, Fourth Edition: Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 (Pro-Developer)
Mark E. Russinovich, David A. Solomon
![]() | | | Awesome Book | | (Winnemucca, NV) February 1, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | This book covers the Windows releases 2000, Server 2003, and XP. It is not
for the faint of heart. It is intended for advanced computer science
professionals. Don't buy this if you just want to make Windows do
something... read full review |
![]() | | | Not just for system-level developers | | (Woodinville, WA USA) April 6, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | I've always been a bit twiddler - whether it's writing 16-bit drivers for
Windows 3.1 or doing Windows Server 2003 storage related development, I've
never shied away from getting into the meat of the system.
In
1992, I... read full review |
![]() | | | A Must-Have Addition to your IT Library | | (Virginia, USA) January 19, 2005 - 4.0/5 stars | | For owners of a copy of the third edition, there is enough of an
incremental improvement from the third edition to justify buying this one.
If you don't already have the third edition, then you must get a copy of... read full review |
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