kernel-mode process
[/ˈkɜːrnəl moʊd ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: kernel-mode processes
processo em modo núcleo
1. A process that runs with the highest level of privilege in an operating system, with direct access to hardware resources and memory management
Device drivers typically run as kernel-mode processes to interact directly with hardware.
Os drivers de dispositivos geralmente rodam como processos em modo núcleo para interagir diretamente com o hardware.
2. A computational task executed in kernel mode, where the CPU has unrestricted access to system memory and privileged instructions
The operating system scheduler runs as a kernel-mode process to manage all other processes.
O agendador do sistema operacional executa como um processo em modo núcleo para gerenciar todos os outros processos.
This is a highly specialized computing term used in systems programming, operating system design, and software engineering contexts. The terminology is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, with no significant regional variations. It is essential terminology for developers working with device drivers, operating systems, and low-level system programming.
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