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Distributed Operating Systems A Deep Dive

The presentation discusses the fundamentals of distributed operating systems, highlighting their characteristics, architecture, components, advantages, challenges, security features, and applications. It emphasizes the complexity and key advancements in distributed systems, as well as their growing impact on cloud computing, collaborative applications, and the Internet of Things. The future of distributed OS includes enhanced scalability, security features, and integration with artificial intelligence.

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Distributed Operating Systems A Deep Dive

The presentation discusses the fundamentals of distributed operating systems, highlighting their characteristics, architecture, components, advantages, challenges, security features, and applications. It emphasizes the complexity and key advancements in distributed systems, as well as their growing impact on cloud computing, collaborative applications, and the Internet of Things. The future of distributed OS includes enhanced scalability, security features, and integration with artificial intelligence.

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Distributed Operating

Systems: A Deep Dive


This presentation explores the fundamentals of distributed
operating systems and their impact on modern computing.

by Arpan Adhikari
Characteristics of Distributed OS
Resource Sharing Concurrency Transparency Fault Tolerance

Allows multiple Multiple tasks run Hides the underlying Can continue operating
computers to share simultaneously on complexity of the even if some
resources like printers, different computers. distributed system computers fail.
files, and databases. from users.
Architecture of Distributed OS

Client-Server Peer-to-Peer Cloud-Based


Central server provides resources Computers share resources Resources are hosted on remote
to clients. directly with each other. servers, accessible via the
internet.
Components of
Distributed OS
Communication System Process Management
Enables computers to Manages processes
exchange messages. running on different
computers.

File System Security Mechanisms


Provides a unified view of Protects data and
files stored across the resources from
network. unauthorized access.
Advantages of Distributed OS
1 Enhanced Performance 2 Increased Scalability
Distributes workload, improving overall speed Can handle large amounts of data and users easily.
and efficiency.

3 Improved Availability 4 Cost-Effectiveness


Continues to function even if some computers fail. Leverages existing resources, reducing hardware costs
Challenges in Distributed OS
Complexity
1
Managing a distributed system is more complex than a single computer.

Network Issues
2
Network latency and bandwidth can impact performance.

Security Threats
3
Distributed systems are vulnerable to attacks from multiple sources.

Data Consistency
4 Ensuring data is consistent across all computers can
be challenging.
Security Features in Distributed OS

Authentication
1 Verifies user identities.

Authorization
2
Controls access to resources.

Encryption
3
Protects data during transmission.

Firewalls
4
Prevent unauthorized access to the network.

Intrusion Detection
5
Monitors for suspicious activity.
Applications of Distributed OS

Cloud Computing Collaborative Applications Internet of Things (IoT)


Delivers resources and services Facilitates teamwork and Connects and manages billions of
over the internet. communication. devices.
Future of Distributed OS
1 More Powerful and Scalable

2 Advanced Security Features

3 Integration with Artificial Intelligence

4 Greater Focus on Edge Computing


Conclusion

1 2
Complexity Key Advancements
Distributed systems bring Improvements in performance,
challenges but offer significant scalability, and security.
benefits.

3
Wide Applications
Transforming how we work,
live, and interact with
technology.

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