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This paper provides information about the kernel-mode driver framework (KMDF), which is part of the Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. WDF is a new model for driver development.
KMDF supports the development of kernel-mode drivers that conform to this model. The paper describes the architecture of KMDF and the types of drivers that can be developed with it.
This information applies for the following operating systems: Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Windows 2000
Included in this white paper:
Devices that KMDF Supports
KMDF Components
Structure of a Kernel-Mode WDF Driver
Comparison of WDF and WDM Drivers
Device Objects and Driver Roles
KMDF Object Model
KMDF I/O Model
I/O Request Handler
Plug and Play and Power Management Request Handler
