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Where can I learn about the Windows kernel?

Asked 2011-04-27T15:14:24.590
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In my time as a software engineering student I got to mess around with Linux enough times so as to feel like I know something about the way it works, but knowing only one OS seems short sighted to me. I'd love to learn about the way Windows does things, and though I don't expect to get to look at its code, I'm sure there are some articles/academic-papers/tech-manuals that have at least some information.

Do you know of a good source from which I can learn about the Windows kernel?

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Extending from the recommendations for Windows Internals, the authors also developed an Operating Systems course based on the Windows kernel - Windows OS Internals Curriculum Resource Kit. However, it is restricted to academic settings. Along with the kit, Microsoft also released the source code to the XP / 2003sp1 kernel (modulo components like the validation keys, etc). My only complaint is that these materials have not been updated with changes made in later releases.

answered 2011-04-27T16:34:27.763

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