Course Outline
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1. Types of Operating Systems: A comprehensive overview of different operating systems such as real-time systems, embedded systems, single-user, and multi-user systems.
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2. System Calls: Understanding how applications communicate with the operating system through system calls and the role they play in process management.
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3. Process Synchronization: In-depth exploration of synchronization mechanisms, including semaphores, mutexes, and monitors, to manage concurrent processes effectively.
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4. Scheduling Algorithms: Examination of various CPU scheduling algorithms like FIFO, Round Robin, and Shortest Job First, and their impact on system performance.
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5. Virtual Memory: Discussion on virtual memory concepts, including paging and segmentation, and how they enhance the efficiency of memory usage.
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6. I/O Management: Strategies and structures for managing input/output operations and devices, including buffering, caching, and staging.
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7. Deadlocks: Analysis of deadlock conditions, prevention, avoidance strategies, and detection techniques to handle resource allocation conflicts.
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8. File Access Methods: Exploration of sequential, direct, and indexed file access methods in file systems, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
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9. Security and Protection: Introduction to basic security principles in operating systems, including user authentication, access control mechanisms, and encryption.
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10. Distributed Operating Systems: An overview of the principles of distributed operating systems, including communication protocols, resource sharing, and consistency models.
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