Unix Kernel Internals Syllabus

Week 1 - Introduction
	Kernel terminology
	Basic kernel services

Week 2 - Processes
	Process structure
	Process management

Week 3 - Virtual Memory
	Virtual memory management
	Paging and swapping

Week 4 - Kernel Resource Management
	Scheduling
	Signals

Week 5 - I/O Introduction
	Special files
	Terminal handling

Week 6 - Kernel I/O Structure
	Multiplexing I/O
	Autoconfiguration strategy
	Structure of a disk device driver

Week 7 - Filesystem Overview
	Filesystem services
	Block I/O system (buffer cache)

Week 8 - Filesystem Implementation
	Filesystem implementation
	Support for multiple filesystems
	Network File System (NFS)

Week 9 - Interprocess Communication
	Concepts and terminology
	Basic IPC services
	Example use of IPC and network facilities

Week 10 - Networking Implementation
	System layers and interfaces
	Internet protocols (TCP/IP)
	Routing issues

Week 11 - System Tuning
	Performance measurement
	System tuning

Week 12 - Other Topics
	Crash dump analysis
	Security issues