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Operating Systems

The Operating Systems course offers an in-depth exploration of the essential concepts and principles underlying contemporary operating systems.

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Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. The Operating Systems course offers an in-depth exploration of the essential concepts and principles underlying contemporary operating systems.

  2. It examines the management of hardware resources, efficient process and memory management, file systems, I/O operations, and the support provided for software applications.

  3. Additionally, the course highlights the operating system’s role in system security, multitasking, and synchronization.

  4. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical assignments, this course equips students with insights into the internal mechanisms of operating systems, various OS models, and the implications of design choices on the performance, security, and reliability of computer systems.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Upon finishing the Operating Systems course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

  2. To qualify, individuals must fulfill all necessary assignments, quizzes, and the final exam or project. The certificate will be granted based on the evaluation of assignments, engagement, and the successful completion of the final assessment.

  3. A digital certificate will be provided upon completion, with printed copies available upon request.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Upon finishing the Operating Systems course, students will acquire the ability to comprehend fundamental operating system principles.

  2. They will be able to identify key functions and components, such as the CPU, memory, and file systems, as well as differentiate between various types of operating systems, including batch, multitasking, and real-time systems.

  3. Students will also learn to manage processes and threads effectively, implementing process management techniques, scheduling algorithms, and inter-process communication, while designing and overseeing multithreaded applications.

  4. Additionally, students will implement memory management strategies, including memory allocation, paging, and segmentation, and will understand page replacement algorithms.

  5. They will gain skills in designing and managing file systems, focusing on file allocation methods and access control, while also recognizing different file system types like FAT, NTFS, and ext4.

  6. The course will cover input/output systems, where students will learn about I/O operations, device management, and disk scheduling, as well as disk management techniques and RAID systems.

  7. Furthermore, students will identify security risks and apply protective measures, managing authentication and access control policies within operating systems.

  8. The curriculum will also delve into advanced topics, providing insights into virtualization, distributed systems, and emerging technologies in operating systems, such as cloud computing, containers, and IoT operating systems.

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to Operating Systems
  1. What is an operating system (OS)?
  2. Functions and goals of an OS
  3. Types of operating systems: Batch, time-sharing, distributed, real-time, and mobile OS
  4. Structure of an OS: Monolithic, microkernel, layered, and modular
Process Management
  1. Concepts of processes and threads
  2. Process lifecycle: States, transitions, and scheduling
  3. Scheduling algorithms: FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority Scheduling, and Multilevel Queues
  4. Inter-process communication (IPC): Shared memory and message passing
Memory Management
  1. Memory hierarchy: Registers, cache, RAM, and secondary storage
  2. Memory allocation: Contiguous and non-contiguous methods
  3. Paging and segmentation
  4. Virtual memory: Concepts, paging, and page replacement algorithms (FIFO, LRU, Optimal)
File Systems
  1. File system architecture and operations
  2. Directory structures: Single-level, two-level, hierarchical, and acyclic graph
  3. Allocation methods: Contiguous, linked, and indexed
  4. File system management and security
Input/Output Management
  1. Overview of I/O hardware and software
  2. I/O buffering: Single buffer, double buffer, and circular buffer
  3. Disk scheduling algorithms: FCFS, SSTF, SCAN, C-SCAN, and LOOK
  4. Device drivers and their role in OS
Concurrency and Synchronization
  1. Concepts of concurrency in operating systems
  2. Critical section problem and solutions (Peterson’s Algorithm)
  3. Semaphores and mutexes for synchronization
  4. Deadlocks: Detection, prevention, avoidance (Banker’s Algorithm)
Security and Protection
  1. Threats to operating systems: Malware, viruses, and trojans
  2. Authentication mechanisms: Passwords, biometrics, and tokens
  3. Access control and security policies
  4. Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Distributed Operating Systems
  1. Characteristics and architecture of distributed systems
  2. Distributed process scheduling and file systems
  3. Communication in distributed systems
  4. Case studies: Hadoop and Google File System

Training Features

Interactive Simulations

Visualize OS concepts like process scheduling, memory allocation, and deadlock handling.

Hands-On Programming

Implement real-world OS functions like process schedulers, paging systems, and shell commands.

Case Studies and Trends

Study popular operating systems like Linux, Windows, and Android.

Quizzes and Assignments

Test knowledge of core concepts through regular assessments.

Project-Oriented Learning

Work on practical OS projects to strengthen understanding and application skills.

Certification of Completion

Receive an industry-recognized certification upon completing the course.

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