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What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamental concepts of operating systems, including process management, memory management, and file systems.
- Learn how to use various operating system tools and utilities to manage computer systems efficiently.
- Develop an understanding of concurrency and synchronization issues in operating systems and learn how to resolve them.
- Acquire knowledge of virtualization techniques and their applications in modern operating systems.
- Learn about security issues in operating systems and understand how to design secure systems and prevent common attacks.
Requirements
- No prior experience required.
Description
Welcome to our Operating System course, where we will explore the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques used to manage computer systems efficiently. This course is designed for computer science and engineering students, as well as professionals in the field of computer systems and software development who want to deepen their understanding of operating system design and implementation.
In this course, we will cover a broad range of topics, including process management, memory management, file systems, virtualization, concurrency, synchronization, and security issues in operating systems. We will begin by introducing the core concepts of operating systems and how they interact with hardware components. We will then dive into more advanced topics, such as process scheduling, memory allocation, and disk management.
Throughout the course, we will use various operating system tools and utilities to manage computer systems efficiently. We will explore how to use command-line interfaces to manipulate files and directories, how to configure network settings, and how to monitor system performance using various diagnostic tools. We will also discuss how to optimize system performance and troubleshoot common problems.
As part of the course, you will also develop a deep understanding of concurrency and synchronization issues in operating systems. You will learn how to design concurrent programs and how to use synchronization primitives to manage shared resources effectively. You will also explore virtualization techniques and their applications in modern operating systems.
Lastly, you will gain an understanding of security issues in operating systems, including common attacks and how to design secure systems. You will explore various security models and mechanisms, including access control lists, encryption, and firewalls.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in operating system design and implementation. You will be able to use various operating system tools and utilities to manage computer systems efficiently, understand the issues related to concurrency and synchronization in operating systems, design and implement secure systems, and apply virtualization techniques to modern operating systems.
Join us today and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the field of computer systems and software development!
Who this course is for:
- Computer science and engineering students at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Professionals working in the field of computer systems and software development
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Course content
3 sections • 13 lectures • 30m total lengthCollapse all sections
Introduction to Operating Systems6 lectures • 18min
- Section Overview00:35
- Overview of operating systems03:28
- History and evolution of operating systems03:53
- Types and classifications of operating systems03:42
- Operating system services and functionalities03:34
- Introduction to system calls and APIs03:05
Advanced Topics in Operating Systems6 lectures • 12min
- Overview of Virtualization and hypervisors00:38
- What is the purpose of virtualization in operating systems?01:09
- How does hardware virtualization differ from software virtualization?02:27
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of using hypervisors in virtualization?02:58
- What are some popular hypervisor technologies used in modern operating systems?02:17
- How does virtualization impact system performance and resource allocation?02:47
IMPORTANT1 lecture • 1min
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