Description: Hands-on Booting : Learn the Boot Process of Linux, Windows, and Unix, Paperback by Babar, Yogesh, ISBN 1484258894, ISBN-13 9781484258897, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
Master the booting procedure of various operating systems with in-depth analysis of bootloaders and firmware. The primary focus is on the Linux booting procedure along with other popular operating systems such as Windows and Unix.
Hands-on Booting begins by explaining what a bootloader is, starting with the Linux bootloader followed by bootloaders for Windows and Unix systems. Next, you’ll address the BIOS and UEFI firmware by installing multiple operating systems on one machine and booting them through the Linux bootloader. Further, you’ll see the kernels role in the booting procedure of the operating system and the dependency between kernel, initramfs, and dracut. You’ll also cover systemd, examining its structure and how it mounts the user root filesystem. In the final section, th explains troubleshooting methodologies such as debugging shells followed by live images and rescue mode.
On completing this book, you will understand the booting process of major operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and Unix. You will also know how to fix the Linux booting issues through various boot modes.What You Will Learn
- Examine the BIOS and UEFI firmware
- Understanding the Linux boot loader (GRUB)
- Work with initramfs, dracut, and systemd
- Fix can’t-boot issues on Linux
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Book Title: Hands-on Booting : Learn the Boot Process of Linux, Windows, and
Number of Pages: Xviii, 468 Pages
Publication Name: Hands-On Booting : Learn the Boot Process of Linux, Windows, and Unix
Language: English
Publisher: Apress L. P.
Subject: Programming / Open Source, Enterprise Applications / General, Compilers
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 32.5 Oz
Author: Yogesh Babar
Item Length: 10 in
Subject Area: Computers
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
