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Make Your Operating System Fundamentals Rock Solid - Ultimate Course

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Make Your Operating System Fundamentals Rock Solid - Ultimate Course

Operating System Fundamentals: Mastering Core Concepts with 100+ Top Notch Examples

updated on icon Updated on Apr, 2024

language icon Language - English

person icon Kshitij Sharma

category icon Operating Systems

Lectures -23

Duration -5.5 hours

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Course Description

This course represents the epitome of comprehensive learning available on this platform, a claim I can confidently stand by. Every effort has been dedicated to delving into the minutiae of the subject matter. Leveraging Numerical and Practice Sessions, I've endeavored to fortify your understanding of OS concepts and foundational principles. The breadth of topics covered is extensive, and even if you possess a rudimentary understanding of OS, you'll undoubtedly appreciate the depth this course explores:

Curriculum : 


1. Introduction and Background:


   a. Defining an OS:

  •   Elucidated through 5 Definitions

  •   Von Neumann Architecture

  •   Stored Program Concept

  •   Significance of Main Memory

  •   OS as Interface

  •   OS Kernel

  •   OS as Resource Manager

  •   OS as Control Program


  b. Types of OS:

  •   Uni-programming and Multiprogramming

  •   Degree of Multiprogramming

  •   Addressing CPU Idleness

  •   Throughput

  •   Schematic View of Multiprogramming

  •   Types of Multiprogramming OS

  •   Comparison between Multiprogramming and Multitasking OS

  •   Architectural Requirements for Implementing Multitasking OS

  •   Kernel & User Mode


  c. User and Kernel Mode Shifting:

  •    APIs

  •    Fork system call

  •    Interrupt

  •    ISR

  •    PSW

  •    Types of Functions

  •    Perspective on Mode Shifting


2. Process Management:


   a. Understanding Processes:

  •     Distinguishing between program and process

  •     Key C Concepts

  •     7 Definitions of Process

  •     Treating Process as an ADT (Abstract Data Type)

  •     Various Process Operations

  •     Process Attributes and PCB


   b. Process Transition Diagram:

  •     Different Process States

  •     Process State Transition Diagram

  •     Introduction to Schedulers and Dispatchers

  •     Addressing Common Doubts


   c .Scheduling Queues and State Queuing Diagrams:

  •      Detailed Examination of Schedulers and Dispatchers

  •      Context Switching


3. CPU Scheduling:


   a. Introduction and Process Times:

  •      Implementation of Short-Term Schedulers

  •      Functions and Objectives

  • Understanding Process Times (AT, BT, TAT, IOBT, CT, Schedule Length)


   b.   FCFS:

  •      Selection Criteria

  •      Operational Mode

  •      Conflict Resolution

  •      Assumptions

  •      Challenges with FCFS Scheduling

  •      Gantt Chart

  •      % CPU Idleness and Efficiency


   c. FCFS with Dispatch Latency and IOBT:

  •      Addressing the Most Complex FCFS Problems

Goals

What will you learn in this course:


Upon completing this comprehensive course on operating systems (OS), learners can expect to achieve the following outcomes:

  1. Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a profound understanding of operating systems, encompassing various aspects such as definitions, architectures, types, and functionalities.

  2. Conceptual Clarity: Develop clarity on fundamental concepts including process management, CPU scheduling, user/kernel mode shifting, deadlock handling, memory management, and more.

  3. Practical Application: Acquire practical skills through numerical exercises and practice sessions, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in implementing OS concepts.

  4. Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Learn to analyze and solve complex OS-related problems, including process transitions, scheduling conflicts, memory allocation, deadlock detection, and system resource management.

  5. Proficiency in Implementation: Master the implementation of short-term schedulers, memory allocation algorithms, deadlock prevention and detection mechanisms, and other critical OS functionalities, facilitating efficient system operation and resource utilization.

  6. Critical Thinking Abilities: Develop critical thinking skills by addressing common doubts, exploring advanced topics such as deadlock avoidance strategies, and evaluating the trade-offs involved in memory management techniques.

  7. Increased Efficiency and Performance: Understand the nuances of CPU scheduling algorithms, memory management strategies, and deadlock handling mechanisms, leading to improved system performance, reduced resource contention, and enhanced overall efficiency.

  8. Appreciation of Depth and Complexity: Gain an appreciation for the depth and complexity of OS concepts, covering a wide range of topics with meticulous attention to detail, including but not limited to deadlock handling, virtual memory management, file systems, and device management.

  9. Preparation for Real-World Challenges: Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle real-world challenges in OS design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting, preparing learners for careers in computer science, software engineering, and related fields.

Overall, completing this comprehensive OS course equips learners with a solid foundation and practical expertise in operating systems, empowering them to succeed in diverse roles and industries where OS knowledge is essential.


Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Little bit of C  and COA concepts.

Make Your Operating System Fundamentals Rock Solid - Ultimate Course

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Introduction and Background
3 Lectures
  • play icon What actually is OS, Its functions and goals. 17:55 17:55
  • play icon Multiprogramming OS , Schematic View of Multiprogramming OS & Modes in OS 33:27 33:27
  • play icon Mode Shifting , Interrupt & System Calls 20:25 20:25
Process Management
4 Lectures
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CPU Scheduling
16 Lectures
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