Nicholas Solter eBooks

Geared to experienced C++ developers who may not be familiar with the more advanced features of the language, and therefore are not using it to its full capabilitiesTeaches programmers how to think in C++-that is, how to design effective solutions that maximize the power of the languageThe authors drill down into this notoriously complex language, explaining poorly understood elements of the C++ feature set as well as common pitfalls to avoidContains several in-depth case studies with working code that's been tested on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms...

After a beginning overview of the history of OpenSolaris, its open-source licensing, and the community development model, this book then goes on to highlight the aspects of OpenSolaris that differ from more familiar operating systems. You'll learn how to become a power user of OpenSolaris by maximizing the abilities of advanced features like Dtrace, the fault management architecture, ZFS, the service management facility, and Zones. Authors provide insider tips, unique tricks, and practical examples to help you stay sharp with the latest features of OpenSolaris....