| Chapter 7, STREAMS Framework - Kernel Level, STREAMS Framework -Kernel Level | Describes the STREAMS components from the kernel developer's perspective. |
| Chapter 8, STREAMS Kernel-Level Mechanisms, Messages - Kernel Level | Describes the structure and use of each STREAMS message type. |
| Chapter 9, STREAMS Drivers, STREAMS Drivers | Discusses several topics specific to STREAMS device drivers. |
| Chapter 10, STREAMS Modules, Modules | Provides specific examples of how modules work. |
| Chapter 11, Configuring STREAMS Drivers and Modules, Configuration | Describes how to configure STREAMS drivers and modules into the Solaris operating environment. |
| Chapter 12, Multithreaded STREAMS, MultiThreaded STREAMS | Describes how to multithread a STREAMS driver or module. |
| Chapter 13, STREAMS Multiplex Drivers, Multiplexing | Describes how STREAMS multiplexing configurations are created and also discusses multiplexing drivers. |
