The Best Kernel eBooks of All Time

Discover the most influential kernel ebooks, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Liz Rice - Learning eBPF: Programming the Linux Kernel for Enhanced Observability, Networking, and Security

By Liz Rice – Chief Open Source Officer at Isovalent (you?) 

4.66
| 2023 | 234 Pages
Recommended for: 
Developers and system administrators. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn why eBPF is crucial for modern software infrastructure and its applications.
  • Discover how to write basic eBPF code and manipulate eBPF programs effectively.
  • Understand how eBPF components interact with Linux to modify system behavior.
  • Explore how eBPF-based tools can instrument applications without altering their configuration.
  • Gain insights into the practical applications of eBPF in security and observability.
Reviews:
Practical Approach
Detailed Explanations
Great Examples
Clear Concepts
Well-Structured
Confusing Structure
Repetitive Content
  • #11 Best Seller in Linux Programming on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
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Book Cover of Pavel Yosifovich - Windows Kernel Programming

By Pavel Yosifovich – Developer, Trainer, Author, Speaker (you?) 

4.63
| 2023 | 625 Pages
Recommended for: 
Software Developers, Windows Kernel Programmers. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Understand kernel drivers programming for Windows
  • Learn about system monitoring and event interception
  • Discover advanced programming techniques for Windows drivers
  • Understand the use of Windows Filtering Platform
  • Explore software kernel interactions with Windows system
Reviews:
Power of Kernel
Software Drivers
Monitoring Events
Advanced Programming
System Filters
Hardware Focus
Lack of Practical Examples
  • #14 Best Seller in Microsoft C & C++ Windows Programming on Amazon
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Kernel Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Kernel faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Kernel, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Kernel learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Kernel book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Daniel P. Bovet - Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition by Daniel P. Bovet (2005-11-23)

By Daniel P. Bovet – Author of the book (you?) 

4.60
Recommended for: 
computer science students, software developers, system administrators, and anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the Linux kernel. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • In-depth understanding of Linux kernel internals
  • Performance optimization techniques
  • Insights into memory management and file systems
  • Understanding process creation and scheduling
  • Knowledge of device drivers and interprocess communication
Reviews:
Comprehensive
Insightful
In-depth
Complex
Advanced
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