Ask HN: What are the best texts to learn the ins and outs of databases and OSs?

12 points·griffinmb··5 comments

For DBs, I've been able to find plenty of books that dive into SQL/NoSQL syntax, but I haven't been able to find much on database design and theory.

I've had a similar problem looking for information on operating systems.

Any direction would be much appreciated!

For implementation of database systems, Gray and Reuter's Transaction Processing: Concepts and Techniques http://www.amazon.com/Transaction-Processing-Concepts-Techni.... For the ideas behind relational databases, I like C.J. Date's Introduction to Database Systems, http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Database-Systems-C-Date/d....

That's the book Linus Torvalds read. :)

Berkeley's got a solid database class up on youtube:

Berkeley webcasts are awesome... there's an OS class up there that I highly recommend as well.

Here's the link to their CS classes:

for databases this is pretty good:

cheers

I think you could find some references to useful resources here:

Unfortunately no video lectures.