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Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack: Gain a deep understanding of the Linux storage landscape and its well-coordinated layers
Master the design and structure of Linux storage stack and explore its sophisticated architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook The Linux storage stack serves as a prime example of meticulously coordinated layers. Embark on a journey through the kernel code with Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack, crafted for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about the layered design of Linux storage and its landscape. You'll explore the Linux storage stack and its various concepts. You'll unlock the secrets of the virtual filesystem and the actual filesystem and the differences in their implementation, the role of the block layer, the Multi-Queue and Device Mapper frameworks, I/O schedulers, physical storage layout, and how to analyze all the layers in the storage stack. By the end of this book, you'll be acquainted with how a simple I/O request from a process travels down through all the layers and ends up in physical storage. This book is for system and storage administrators, engineers, linux professionals, linux community in general, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape. Prior knowledge of Linux operating system is a must.
246 pages, Paperback
Published July 28, 2023
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August 2, 2023
This book is an exceptional resource that explains the intricate design of Linux kernel's storage hierarchy in great detail. I particularly liked the book's exploration of VFS and block layers as it explains their key concepts in great detail. Important concepts are presented in an accessible manner. If you're interested in Linux, this book is a must have.
September 10, 2023
I've been working with the Linux storage stack for over a decade, and it's been a shame that there hasn't been a good book covering it, even though it's been used by so many people in modern infrastructures.
However, I am very happy to say that we now have such a great book.
The author, Muhammad Umer, starts with the most visible layer of the Linux storage stack, VFS, and then goes deeper and deeper, which I think is very helpful for anyone who wants to understand the Linux storage stack. The author also takes great care to keep the writing style and supporting materials as light as possible, so that beginners don't feel intimidated by the ancient texts.
As mentioned in other reviews, the author makes connections to the Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, and other pop culture references to explain what might otherwise be difficult to understand, making it easier to feel comfortable with the book because it's written from the perspective of a colleague who's sitting next to you and explaining things to you, as opposed to the more technical books that often put you at arm's length.
Oh, don't worry, you don't have to know Sherlock Holmes, the Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, or the Star Wars series to read this book, so I hope you enjoy this great book :-)
However, I am very happy to say that we now have such a great book.
The author, Muhammad Umer, starts with the most visible layer of the Linux storage stack, VFS, and then goes deeper and deeper, which I think is very helpful for anyone who wants to understand the Linux storage stack. The author also takes great care to keep the writing style and supporting materials as light as possible, so that beginners don't feel intimidated by the ancient texts.
As mentioned in other reviews, the author makes connections to the Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, and other pop culture references to explain what might otherwise be difficult to understand, making it easier to feel comfortable with the book because it's written from the perspective of a colleague who's sitting next to you and explaining things to you, as opposed to the more technical books that often put you at arm's length.
Oh, don't worry, you don't have to know Sherlock Holmes, the Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, or the Star Wars series to read this book, so I hope you enjoy this great book :-)
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