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The document discusses the different components of an operating system including process management, file management, network management, main memory management, secondary storage management, I/O device management, security management, and command interpreter system.

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The document discusses the different components of an operating system including process management, file management, network management, main memory management, secondary storage management, I/O device management, security management, and command interpreter system.

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CONTENTS:-

1. Introduction

2. Components of OS

3. Conclusion

4. References
1. Introduction:
Operating system consists of many components. Each component of
the operating system has its own set of defined inputs and Outputs.
Different components of OS perform precise tasks to offer the
overall functionality of the operating system. The components of an
operating system play a key role to make a variety of computer
system parts work together. There are the following components of
an operating system, such as:

1. Process Management.
2. File Management.
3. Network Management.
4. Main Memory Management.
5. Secondary Storage Management.
6. I/O Device Management.
7. Security Management.8.Command Interpreter System.
2.1 COMPONENTS OF OS:

1. Process Management:
Process management is a fundamental component of an operating
system that oversees the execution of programs and ensures efficient
multitasking. It involves creating, scheduling, and terminating
processes, as well as managing their communication and resource
allocation. The operating system's process manager is responsible
for allocating CPU time to different processes, allowing for
concurrent execution and prioritizing tasks. It also ensures processes
do not interfere with each other, providing isolation and security.
Process management is critical for the stable and efficient operation
of a computer system.

For example, when you use a search engine like Chrome, there is
a process running for that browser program.
2.2. File Management:

A file is a set of related information defined by its


creator. It commonly represents programs (both
source and object forms) and data. Data files can be
alphabetic, numeric, or alphanumeric.
2.3. Network Management:

Network management is the process of


administering and managing computer networks. It
includes performance management, provisioning of
networks, fault analysis, and maintaining the quality
of service.
2.4. Main Memory management:

Main memory is a large array of storage or bytes,


which has an address. The memory management
process is conducted by using a sequence of reads or
writes of specific memory addresses.
2.5. Secondary Storage Management:

The security mechanisms in an operating system ensure


that authorized programs have access to resources, and
unauthorized programs have no access to restricted
resources. Security management refers to the various
processes where the user changes the file, memory, CPU,
and other hardware resources that should have
authorization from the operating system.
2.6. I/O Device Management:
One of the important uses of an operating system that helps to
hide the variations of specific hardware devices from the user.

2.7. Security Management:


The various processes in an operating system need to be secured
from other activities. Therefore, various mechanisms can ensure
those processes that want to operate files, memory CPU, and
other hardware resources should have proper authorization from
the operating system.
2.8. Command Interpreter System:

A command interpreter is the part of a computer operating


system that understands and executes commands that are entered
interactively by a human being or from a program. In some
operating systems, the command interpreter is called the shell.
Conclusion:

In conclusion, an operating system is a vital


component of any computer system. It provides a
platform for software applications to run, manages
hardware resources, provides a user interface, and
implements various security and file management
features.
References:
 GeeksforGeeks
 ChatGPT
 Reference books

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