Harnessing the UEFI Shell: Moving the Platform Beyond DOS

In Harnessing the UEFI Shell the authors describe the features and capabilities of the UEFI Shell, with detailed descriptions of how to use it, including many real life examples including specialized memory tests for chip and board validation and manufacturing validation tests.

Written specifically for the practicing software engineer, this book enables the reader to quickly become proficient in using and exploiting the UEFI Shell.

"Harnessing the UEFI Shell is a perfect sequel to the Beyond BIOS book. If you are still using or shipping DOS-based solutions, this book is definitely a must-read for all software development engineers. It provides an important bridge between the normative specifications and the informative details of the development and the insights provided by the authors"

Dong Wei, Vice President and Chief Executive, the Unified EFI Forum, HP Distinguished Technologist

"Harnessing the UEFI Shell is required reading for the QA engineer and programmer who is using the UEFI shell to develop tools and applications in the design and manufacture of PCs. This book provides the necessary information to learn and study the operation and use of the UEFI shell."

Penny Huang, Software Manager, MSI NB