Chapter 13 -- Windows Memory Architecture

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Chapter 13

The memory architecture used by an operating system is the most important key to understanding how the operating system does what it does. When you start working with a new operating system, many questions come to mind. "How do I share data between two applications?" "Where does the system store the information I'm looking for?" and "How can I make my program run more efficiently?" are just a few.

I have found that more often than not, a good understanding of how the system manages memory can help determine the answers to these questions quickly and accurately. This chapter explores the memory architecture used by Microsoft Windows.