Linux File Systems (Application Development) - Softcover

Bar, Moshe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072129557 ISBN 13: 9780072129557

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

Written by renowned Linux expert Moshe Bar, this high-end resource explains how to configure and implement the file systems now available in the Linux 2.4 kernel, including Ext2fs, VFAT, NTFS, VFS, and the Journaling file systems. The book also covers the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) now incorporated into the kernel. The bonus CD-ROM contains the source code to the file systems discussed in the book.

About this title

About the Author

Moshe Bar (Milan, Italy) is the Linux columnist for Byte.com and one of the creators of Kha0s, a secure version of Linux. H is also a regular columnist for Linux Journal and contributes to Dr. Dobbs.

From the Back Cover

Implement the versatile file systems in Linux 2.4

Take full advantage of the new enterprise-class file systems available with the Linux 2.4 kernel. Written by Linux expert Moshe Bar, this book discusses all the important file systems available for Linux, examines their strengths and weaknesses, and explains how to use them effectively. Learn to configure the file systems for secure, efficient data management and increase system throughput significantly by tuning the file systems properly. You'll also get details on how file systems impact applications. This authoritative resource is a must-have for system and network administrators, developers, and capacity planning managers working with Linux.

-Install and compile a kernel for use with various file systems, including ext2FS, UFS, UDF, HFS, and more
-Take advantage of the robust Second ExtENDed File System, ext2
-Patch directories necessary for file systems not included in your distribution
-Configure file systems for optimized storage and access to data
-Get the most out of the Virtual File System's ability to handle system calls
-Manage multiple disks and partitions with the Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
-Set up a RAID array using the PCI SCSI RAID controller, SCSI to SCSI RAID controller, or any supported block drive
-Maximize system reliability and minimize restore time using the Journaling File System (JFS)

CD contains source code for file systems covered in the book

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072129557
• ISBN 13: 9780072129557
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512