Solaris System Programming

Author: Terry
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to Solaris system programming. The main content includes: interfaces and important knowledge in UNIX programming, Solaris-provided I/O functions, processes and process control, tools for inter-process communication, pseudo-terminals, etc. Additionally, the book is equipped with appropriate exercises to help readers deepen their understanding of the learned knowledge. This book covers a wide range of topics, offers thorough explanations, and is rich in examples, making it an excellent standalone reference for Solaris system programming.
..This book uses real-world case studies, code examples, and illustrations to provide system programmers with comprehensive and practical guidance, covering all versions of the Solaris operating system, including versions 2.5 to 9, as well as the SPARC and x86 platforms. From I/O to IPC, from pseudo-terminals to localization, and from processes to doors, the book elaborates on the characteristics and subtleties of this environment.
..This book uses real-world security case studies, code examples, and illustrations to provide system programmers with comprehensive and practical guidance, covering all versions of the Solaris operating system, including versions 2.5 to 9, as well as the SPARC and x86 platforms. From I/O to IPC, from pseudo-terminals to localization, and from processes to doors, the book elaborates on the characteristics and subtleties of this environment.
Key Features:
- Terms and functions used in Solaris system programming.
- Basic knowledge: Practical utility functions, file I/O, standard I/O library, date/time operations, users/groups, system information, resource limits, secure C programming.
- In-depth I/O: Files, directories, file systems, terminal I/O, and advanced I/O.
- Processes and process control: UNIX process environment, relationships, signals, and daemons.
- Inter-process communication: Pipes, FIFOs, System V IPC tools, doors, etc.
- Portability Guide: Introduces all features of Solaris.