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Setting Up a Private Docker Registry Jan 19, 2016 This chapter from Docker Containers: Build and Deploy with Kubernetes, Flannel, Cockpit, and Atomic explains how to create a private Docker registry in Fedora or Ubuntu, use the docker-registry package, use the registry container image, and understand the Docker image namespace.

Linux File Management Basics Jan 13, 2016 This chapter from CompTIA Linux+ / LPIC-1 Cert Guide: (Exams LX0-103 & LX0-104/101-400 & 102-400) covers Linux file system management as it pertains to the objectives on the CompTIA Linux+ / LPIC-1 exam.

Process Management in the FreeBSD Operating System Oct 2, 2014 This chapter from The Design and Implementation of the FreeBSD Operating System, 2nd Edition describes the composition of a process, the method that the system uses to switch between the process’s threads, and the scheduling policy that it uses to promote sharing of the CPU. It also introduces process creation and termination, and details the signal and process-debugging facilities.

Advanced Debugging in the Linux Environment Nov 21, 2013 In this article, Stephen Rago describes some of the free tools available for the Linux operating system to help you debug your programs. You will learn about some very effective tools (systemtap, strace, valgrind, gdb) and how to effectively employ them in real-world scenarios.

Using Threads within a UNIX Process Jun 18, 2013 This chapter, from Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition, looks inside a UNIX process to see how multiple threads can be used to perform multiple tasks within the environment of a single process.

Preface to "Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition" May 16, 2013 This preface to the highly-anticipated 3rd edition of Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition contains Stephen Rago's current Introduction, his Introduction from the 2nd edition, and also W. Richard Stevens' original Introduction from the 1st edition.

Getting Started with the Linux Kernel Jul 21, 2010 This chapter introduces some of the basics of the Linux kernel. It then goes over the differences between the kernel and user-space programs and common programming constructs used in the kernel.

Software [In]security: A Software Security Framework: Working Towards a Realistic Maturity Model Oct 15, 2008 Gary McGraw and Brian Chess introduce a software security framework (SSF) to help understand and plan a software security initiative.

Advanced Windows Debugging: Memory Corruption Part II—Heaps Nov 9, 2007 This chapter discuss security vulnerabilities and stability issues that can surface in an application when the heap is used in a nonconventional fashion.

The Secret Life of GetWindowText Oct 5, 2007 Raymond Chen describes the the history of this oft-maligned function.

Open Source Tools for Security Testing Sep 16, 2005 Michael Kelly reports on handy security uses for four open source tools: WebGoat, Firefox Web Developer, WebScarab, and Ethereal. By combining the tools in easy ways, testers can track down and close the gaping security holes that are often left in applications.

Installing Red Hat Linux 7.2 Oct 18, 2002 This chapter provides a basic guide to installing Red Hat Linux through a short step-by-step installation.