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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
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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
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Course Syllabus
What Is an Operating System?
History of Operating Systems
OS History, Services, and Structure
Computer System Overview
What Is an Operating System?
Different Operating Systems
32-bit and 64-bit Explained
32-bit and 64-bit Frequently Asked Questions
The Unix Operating System: Mature, Standardized and State-of-the-Art
What Is Linux?
Solaris
Microsoft Windows
iOS (Apple)
Android
Windows Phone
Introduction to Real-Time Systems
Introduction to Embedded and Real-Time Operating Systems
Real-time Operating Systems and Microkernels
Embedded System Software
VxWorks
Concurrency: Processes, Threads, and Address Spaces
Concurrency
Processes
Processes and Process Management
The Process Concept
A Brief Introduction to Threads
Threads and Concurrency
Threads
More on Threads
Context Switching
Context Switches
Processes and Threads
Putting the P in Threads
Synchronization
Introduction to Synchronization
Introduction to Race Conditions
Mutual Exclusion, Semaphores, Monitors, and Condition Variables
Semaphores
Java Semaphores
Programming Paradigms
Monitors and Condition Variables
Thread Scheduling
CPU Scheduling
More on CPU Scheduling
Types of CPU Scheduling
Scheduling Algorithms
CPU Scheduling Simulation Exercises
Unit 4 Assessment
Deadlock
Deadlock
Operating Systems
Banker's Algorithm Problem Set
Deadlock
Deadlock Simulation Lab
Memory Management
Overview of Memory Hierarchy
Paging
Virtual Memory
More on Virtual Memory
Memory Management
Memory Management Simulation
Segmentation
Intel Memory Management
The GDT
Paging and Memory Access
File Systems and Disk Management
File Systems
File Management
The File System
File Systems and Disk Management
Queueing Models
Disk Scheduling
Disk Scheduling Simulation Lab
File System Simulation Lab
Disk Management Algorithms Exercises
Introduction to Security
Protection and Security
More on Security
Malware: Viruses and Worms
Bots and Botnets
Protection
Security Strategies
Security Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Introduction to Networks
Computer Networking
More on Networking
Layering and the Link Layer
Computer Networking
TCP/IP Networking
An Overview of TCP/IP Protocols and the Internet
Animation of the OSI Model
Introduction to the OSI Model
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
CS401 Study Guide
Course Feedback Survey
CS401: Certificate Final Exam
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