Introduction to Operating Systems (OS)
- What is an Operating System?
- Functions and objectives of an OS
- Types of operating systems (Batch OS, Multiprogramming OS, Time-sharing OS, Distributed OS, Network OS, Real-time OS)
Kernel and User Interface
- Kernel: core component of the OS responsible for managing system resources
- User Interface: interaction between users and the OS (Command-Line Interface, Graphical User Interface)
Processes and Threads
- Introduction to processes and threads
- Process management (creation, scheduling, termination)
- Multithreading and concurrency
Memory Management
- Memory hierarchy (registers, cache, RAM, virtual memory)
- Memory allocation and deallocation
- Paging and segmentation
- Memory protection and virtual memory
File Systems
- Introduction to file systems
- File system structure and organization
- File operations (creation, deletion, read, write)
- File system security and permissions
Input/Output Management
- Input/output devices and channels
- Device drivers and interrupt handling
- Buffering and spooling
- Disk scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SSTF, SCAN, C-SCAN)
Process Synchronization and Deadlocks
- Mutual exclusion and synchronization
- Semaphore and mutex
- Deadlock prevention, avoidance, and detection
- Handling deadlock situations
CPU Scheduling
- CPU scheduling algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority, Multilevel Queue)
- Performance metrics and evaluation
Networking and Distributed Systems
- Introduction to networking concepts
- Network protocols and communication models
- Distributed operating systems and architectures
- Client-server model and peer-to-peer networking
Security and Protection
- Authentication and authorization
- Data encryption and decryption
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Security policies and best practices
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Virtualization technologies (hardware, software)
- Virtual machines and hypervisors
- Introduction to cloud computing
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Mobile Operating Systems
- Introduction to mobile operating systems (Android, iOS)
- Mobile OS architecture and components
- Mobile app development and distribution
Embedded Operating Systems
- Introduction to embedded systems
- Characteristics and constraints of embedded OS
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Evolution and Future Trends
- Historical overview of operating systems
- Recent advancements and trends in OS development
- Predictions for the future of operating systems
Best Practices and Tips
- Operating system administration best practices
- Troubleshooting techniques and tools
- Keeping OS updated and secure
Resources for Further Learning
- Recommended books, online courses, and tutorials
- Operating system communities and forums
- Additional practice exercises and projects
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