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Operating System Notes

1. Introduction to Operating Systems:

- Definition: An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and

software resources.

- Functions: Process management, Memory management, File system management, Device

management, Security.

2. Process Management:

- Process: A program in execution.

- States: New, Ready, Running, Waiting, Terminated.

- Scheduling: FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority Scheduling.

3. Memory Management:

- Concepts: RAM, Virtual Memory, Paging, Segmentation.

- Techniques: Contiguous allocation, Paging, Segmentation, Swapping.

4. File System:

- Purpose: To store data and programs permanently.

- Directory Structure: Single-level, Two-level, Tree-structured.

- Access Methods: Sequential, Direct, Indexed.

5. Input/Output Management:

- I/O Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Disk, Network.

- I/O Techniques: Programmed I/O, Interrupt-driven I/O, DMA.


6. Deadlock:

- Conditions: Mutual Exclusion, Hold and Wait, No Preemption, Circular Wait.

- Strategies: Prevention, Avoidance (Banker's Algorithm), Detection, Recovery.

7. Virtualization and Cloud:

- Virtualization: Running multiple OSes on the same hardware.

- Cloud Computing: On-demand delivery of computing services.

8. Security and Protection:

- Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Firewalls.

9. Examples of Operating Systems:

- Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix, Android.

This is a brief overview for study and revision purposes.

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