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Unit 1: Introduction to Operating Systems
1.1: History of Operating Systems
What Is an Operating System?
History of Operating Systems
1.2: Operating System Structure
OS History, Services, and Structure
1.2.1: Abstract Computer Component Overview
Computer System Overview
1.2.2: Functional Overview
What Is an Operating System?
1.3: Different Operating Systems Overview
Different Operating Systems
1.3.1: 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit OS
32-bit and 64-bit Explained
32-bit and 64-bit Frequently Asked Questions
1.3.2: UNIX-based
The Unix Operating System: Mature, Standardized and State-of-the-Art
1.3.2.1: Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)
What Is Linux?
1.3.2.2: Solaris
Solaris
1.3.3: Windows
Microsoft Windows
1.3.4: Mobile
iOS (Apple)
Android
Windows Phone
1.3.5: Real-Time
Introduction to Real-Time Systems
Introduction to Embedded and Real-Time Operating Systems
Real-time Operating Systems and Microkernels
Embedded System Software
VxWorks
QNX
Unit 2: Processes and Threads
2.1: Concurrency
Concurrency: Processes, Threads, and Address Spaces
Concurrency
2.2: Processes
Processes
Processes and Process Management
The Process Concept
2.3: Threads
A Brief Introduction to Threads
Threads and Concurrency
Threads
More on Threads
2.4: Context Switch
Context Switching
Context Switches
Processes and Threads
Putting the P in Threads
Unit 3: Synchronization
3.1: Synchronization: Relevance and Problems
Synchronization
Introduction to Synchronization
3.2: Race Conditions
Introduction to Race Conditions
3.3: Semaphores
Mutual Exclusion, Semaphores, Monitors, and Condition Variables
Semaphores
Java Semaphores
Programming Paradigms
Monitors and Condition Variables
Unit 4: CPU Scheduling
4.1: Scheduling General Objective
Thread Scheduling
CPU Scheduling
4.2: Goals
More on CPU Scheduling
4.3: Types
Types of CPU Scheduling
4.4: Algorithms
Scheduling Algorithms
Unit 4 Exercises and Assessment
CPU Scheduling Simulation Exercises
Unit 4 Assessment
Unit 5: Deadlock
5.1: Definition
Deadlock
Deadlock
5.2: Deadlock Prevention and Avoidance
Operating Systems
Banker's Algorithm Problem Set
5.3: Deadlock Detection and Recovery
Deadlock
Deadlock Simulation Lab
Unit 6: Memory Management
6.1: Overview of Memory Management
Memory Management
6.1.1: Memory Hierarchy
Overview of Memory Hierarchy
6.1.2: OS Interaction with Memory Levels
Paging
6.1.3: Virtual Memory
Virtual Memory
More on Virtual Memory
6.2: Allocating Memory
Memory Management
Memory Management Simulation
6.3: Memory Access
Segmentation
Intel Memory Management
The GDT
Paging and Memory Access
Unit 7: File System
7.1: Introduction to File Systems
File Systems and Disk Management
File Systems
7.2: File Allocation Methods
File Management
The File System
7.3: Disk Management Algorithms
File Systems and Disk Management
Queueing Models
Disk Scheduling
Unit 7 Activities
Disk Scheduling Simulation Lab
File System Simulation Lab
Disk Management Algorithms Exercises
Unit 8: Security
8.1: Introduction to Security
Introduction to Security
Protection and Security
More on Security
8.2: Malicious Software Overview
Malware: Viruses and Worms
Bots and Botnets
8.3: Security Techniques
Protection
Security Strategies
Security Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Unit 9: Networking
9.1: Introduction
Introduction to Networks
Computer Networking
More on Networking
9.2: Protocol Architecture
Layering and the Link Layer
9.3: The Reference Models
Computer Networking
TCP/IP Networking
An Overview of TCP/IP Protocols and the Internet
Animation of the OSI Model
Introduction to the OSI Model
9.4: Network Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Study Guide
CS401 Study Guide
Course Feedback Survey
Course Feedback Survey
Certificate Final Exam
CS401: Certificate Final Exam
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