Windows Internals, Part 1

A comprehensive and updated guide to understanding the ins and outs of Windows architecture and internals. This three-volume series covers Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, divided into User Mode, Kernel Mode, and Device Driver Models. With a focus on functional descriptions, you'll learn the core elements that interact with user mode programs, including management mechanisms and service processes. Through hands-on experimentation, you'll gain unique insight into how Windows operates, allowing you to improve application design, debugging, system performance, and support. Topics covered include System Architecture, Windows Application Support, Security, Storage, and Networking, among others.