Dive into the inner workings of Windows with a detailed technical guide. The book Windows Internals, Part 2 continues from the first volume and expands the view of how the Windows operating system works “under the hood”.

This part of the Windows Internals series focuses on selected advanced Windows subsystems, particularly the input/output (I/O) system, storage, file systems, networking layers, and related mechanisms. Whether you are a developer, IT professional, or system administrator, the book can help you better understand Windows internals and apply that knowledge when diagnosing issues, analyzing system behavior, and working on performance.

Windows Internals, Part 2 is a professional publication intended for readers who want to understand the architecture and implementation details of selected parts of Windows at the level of internal mechanisms. The authors are long-standing experts on the Windows platform, and the work is designed as both a technical study and a reference material.

Why choose this title?

• In-depth technical knowledge - detailed explanations of the internal mechanisms of selected Windows subsystems.
• Practical applicability - insights useful for troubleshooting, debugging, and system administration.
• Suitable for IT professionals - valuable for administration, development, as well as security and forensic scenarios.
• Clear structure - topics organized for easy navigation during study and work.
• Focus on modern Windows - content aligned with the current Windows architecture as of the edition’s publication.

Key features of the book

• Explanation of the principles of the Windows I/O system (input/output operations)
• Topics related to storage and file systems
• Description of networking mechanisms and related components
• Diagnostics and analysis of system behavior related to the discussed subsystems
• Structured chapters usable as reference material