Linux Performance Tuning (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2026
- Tapa blanda
- Nuevo
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 12 de octubre de 2005
Condición: Nuevo
EUR 38,43
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Añadir al carritoDescripción del artículo del vendedor
Paperback. This book is your ultimate masterclass in Linux performance engineering. It is a deeply practical, no-nonsense guide that takes you from the physical architecture of processor cores all the way up to the orchestration of distributed Kubernetes clusters. You won't just learn what commands to run; you will learn the exact mathematics and mechanics of why they work, allowing you to architect infrastructure that executes at the absolute limits of physics.Picture this: It's 3:00 AM. A massive traffic spike hits your servers, and the alerts start screaming. Your CPU is pegged at 100%, latency is through the roof, and your users are getting error pages. Most engineers would panic. They might restart the application, blindly tweak a few configurations, or beg management for expensive new hardware, hoping the problem disappears.I've been exactly there, and I know how frustrating that helplessness feels.But what if you didn't have to guess? What if you could look at a struggling server and see straight through the chaos? Imagine knowing exactly which software thread is locked, which hardware queue is overflowing, and how to surgically remove that bottleneck in seconds. That level of absolute control isn't magic-it's a strict engineering discipline. And it is exactly what I am going to teach you.What's InsideInside this comprehensive guide, we strip away the theory and focus on battle-tested production mechanics. You will discover how to: Conquer the Processor: Master NUMA boundaries, isolate CPU cores, and pin your execution threads to eradicate context-switching overhead.Dominate Memory: Bypass slow page tables with HugePages and select the perfect high-speed memory allocator (jemalloc, tcmalloc) for your workload.Architect Light-Speed Storage: Tune the Linux block layer for modern NVMe arrays and build indestructible, high-throughput software RAID.Rewrite the Network Stack: Destroy latency by swapping archaic congestion algorithms for BBR, and learn how to bypass the kernel entirely using XDP.Hunt Down Bottlenecks: Profile your applications with surgical precision using perf, strace, and interactive Flame Graphs.Tame the Cloud & Containers: Enforce strict Kubernetes cgroup limits and eradicate CPU "steal time" in noisy public cloud environments.Who It's Meant ForAre you a DevOps engineer tired of guessing why the cluster is inexplicably slow? A backend developer who wants their code to run with zero friction? Or a system administrator ready to step up into the elite tier of performance architecture?If you are tired of relying on default settings and copied-and-pasted internet tutorials-if you finally want to understand how the machine actually thinks-this book is written for you.Stop letting the operating system dictate your limits. You have the hardware; now it's time to unlock its true power. Scroll up, grab your copy today, and let's start architecting speed. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9798181608207
- Título
- Linux Performance Tuning (Paperback)
- Autor
- Robert C. Hastings
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2026
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798181608207
This book is your ultimate masterclass in Linux performance engineering. It is a deeply practical, no-nonsense guide that takes you from the physical architecture of processor cores all the way up to the orchestration of distributed Kubernetes clusters. You won't just learn what commands to run; you will learn the exact mathematics and mechanics of why they work, allowing you to architect infrastructure that executes at the absolute limits of physics.
Picture this: It’s 3:00 AM. A massive traffic spike hits your servers, and the alerts start screaming. Your CPU is pegged at 100%, latency is through the roof, and your users are getting error pages. Most engineers would panic. They might restart the application, blindly tweak a few configurations, or beg management for expensive new hardware, hoping the problem disappears.
I've been exactly there, and I know how frustrating that helplessness feels.
But what if you didn't have to guess? What if you could look at a struggling server and see straight through the chaos? Imagine knowing exactly which software thread is locked, which hardware queue is overflowing, and how to surgically remove that bottleneck in seconds. That level of absolute control isn't magic—it's a strict engineering discipline. And it is exactly what I am going to teach you.
What's Inside
Inside this comprehensive guide, we strip away the theory and focus on battle-tested production mechanics. You will discover how to:
- Conquer the Processor: Master NUMA boundaries, isolate CPU cores, and pin your execution threads to eradicate context-switching overhead.
- Dominate Memory: Bypass slow page tables with HugePages and select the perfect high-speed memory allocator (jemalloc, tcmalloc) for your workload.
- Architect Light-Speed Storage: Tune the Linux block layer for modern NVMe arrays and build indestructible, high-throughput software RAID.
- Rewrite the Network Stack: Destroy latency by swapping archaic congestion algorithms for BBR, and learn how to bypass the kernel entirely using XDP.
- Hunt Down Bottlenecks: Profile your applications with surgical precision using perf, strace, and interactive Flame Graphs.
- Tame the Cloud & Containers: Enforce strict Kubernetes cgroup limits and eradicate CPU "steal time" in noisy public cloud environments.
Who It's Meant For
Are you a DevOps engineer tired of guessing why the cluster is inexplicably slow? A backend developer who wants their code to run with zero friction? Or a system administrator ready to step up into the elite tier of performance architecture?
If you are tired of relying on default settings and copied-and-pasted internet tutorials—if you finally want to understand how the machine actually thinks—this book is written for you.
Stop letting the operating system dictate your limits. You have the hardware; now it's time to unlock its true power. Scroll up, grab your copy today, and let's start architecting speed.
“Sinopsis” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
Grand Eagle Retail
Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 12 de octubre de 2005
Tarifas de envío en Estados Unidos de America
| Artículo | De 6 a 14 días hábiles | De 6 a 16 días hábiles |
|---|---|---|
| Primer artículo | EUR 0,00 | EUR 0,00 |
Métodos de pago
Información empresarial del vendedor
APOLLO ONLINE CORP.
605 Geddes Street
Wilmington, DE Estados Unidos de America 19805
Condiciones de venta
We guarantee the condition of every book as it¿s described on the Abebooks web sites. If you¿ve changed
your mind about a book that you¿ve ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us
and we¿ll respond within 2 business days.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
Derecho al desistimiento
Si es un consumidor, puede rescindir el contrato de acuerdo con lo siguiente. Por consumidor se entiende cualquier persona física que actúe con fines ajenos a su actividad comercial, empresarial, oficio o profesión.
Información sobre el derecho de desistimiento
Derecho legal de desistimiento
Tiene derecho a rescindir este contrato en un plazo de 14 días sin dar ningún motivo.
El periodo de desistimiento vencerá a los 14 días desde que usted, o un tercero que no sea el transportista e indicado por usted, adquiera la posesión física del último bien o del último lote o pieza.
Para ejercer el derecho de desistimiento, complete de forma electrónica y envíe una declaración clara en nuestro sitio web, desde "Mis compras" en "Mi cuenta". Le enviaremos sin demora un acuse de recibo de dicho desistimiento a través de un soporte duradero (por ejemplo, por correo electrónico).
Para cumplir con el plazo de desistimiento, basta con que envíe su comunicación relativa al ejercicio del derecho de desistimiento antes de que venza el periodo de desistimiento.
Efectos del desistimiento
Si rescinde este contrato, le reembolsaremos todos los pagos que hayamos recibido de usted, incluidos los gastos de envío (excepto los gastos adicionales que surjan si elige un tipo de envío que no sea el tipo de envío estándar más económico que ofrecemos).
Podemos hacer una deducción del reembolso por la pérdida de valor de cualquier bien suministrado, si la pérdida es el resultado de una manipulación innecesaria por su parte.
Efectuaremos el reembolso sin demoras indebidas y, a más tardar, 14 días después de que se nos informe de su decisión de rescindir este contrato.
Efectuaremos el reembolso utilizando el mismo medio de pago que utilizó para la transacción inicial, a menos que haya acordado expresamente lo contrario; en cualquier caso, no incurrirá en ningún cargo como resultado de dicho reembolso.
Podremos retener el reembolso hasta que hayamos recibido los bienes o hasta que nos haya presentado una prueba de que los ha devuelto, lo que ocurra primero.
Deberá devolver los bienes o entregarlos a Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, Illinois, U.S.A., sin demoras indebidas y, en cualquier caso, en un plazo máximo de 14 días a partir del día en que nos comunique su desistimiento del presente contrato. El plazo se cumple si devuelve la mercancía antes de que venza el periodo de 14 días. Tendrá que asumir los gastos directos de devolución de los bienes. Usted solo es responsable de la disminución del valor de los bienes como resultado de una manipulación distinta a la necesaria para establecer la naturaleza, las características y el funcionamiento de los bienes.
Excepciones al derecho de desistimiento
El derecho de desistimiento no se aplica a lo siguiente:
- La entrega de periódicos, diarios o revistas, con la excepción de los contratos de suscripción; y
- El suministro de contenido digital que no se proporcione en un soporte tangible (por ejemplo, en un CD o DVD) si, al hacer el pedido, aceptó que podíamos empezar a entregarlo y que no podría desistir una vez iniciada la entrega.
Condiciones de envío
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books within the US ship free of charge. Delivery is 4-14 business days anywhere in the United States.
Books ship from California and Michigan.
If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.