Hands-on booting : learn the boot process of Linux, Windows, and Unix /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Babar, Yogesh (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, CA : Apress L.P., 2020.
Temas:
Computer bootstrapping.
Computer programming > software development.
Programming & scripting languages: general.
Information technology: general issues.
Computers > Programming > Open Source.
Computers > Programming Languages > General.
Computers > Data Processing.
Computer bootstrapping
Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Descripción
Sumario: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, youll 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 kernel's role in the booting procedure of the operating system and the dependency between kernel, initramfs, and dracut. Youll also cover systemd, examining its structure and how it mounts the user root filesystem. In the final section, the book 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. You will: Examine the BIOS and UEFI firmware Understanding the Linux boot loader (GRUB) Work with initramfs, dracut, and systemd Fix cant-boot issues on Linux.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (476 pages)
ISBN:9781484258903
1484258908

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