Operating Systems Fundamentals

Welcome to the Operating Systems Fundamentals repository! This repository is dedicated to the time I spent learning about the core concepts and principles of operating systems.

Course Overview

This repository contains materials relevant to a comprehensive course on operating systems fundamentals. The course covers various topics essential for understanding how operating systems function and interact with computer hardware and software.

Course Structure

The course is structured into multiple topics, each covering specific aspects of operating systems. Here's a breakdown of the course structure:

Topic 1: Introduction to Operating Systems

This topic provides an overview of operating systems, including their history, evolution, and the role they play in modern computing environments.

Topic 2: Process Management and Scheduling

In this topic, students will learn about process management, including process creation, scheduling algorithms, and process synchronization.

Topic 3: Memory Management

Memory management is the focus of this topic, covering concepts such as virtual memory, paging, segmentation, and memory allocation strategies.

Topic 4: Input/Output Systems

This topic explores input/output (I/O) systems, including the architecture of I/O devices, device drivers, and I/O operations.

Topic 5: File Systems

Students will learn about file systems in this topic, including file organization, directory structures, access methods, and file system implementation.

Topic 6: Security

Security is a critical aspect of operating systems, and this topic covers security vulnerabilities, encryption, authentication mechanisms, and access control.

Topic 7: Virtualization

The concept of virtualization is introduced in this topic, covering different types of hypervisors, memory virtualization, hardware virtualization, and the benefits of virtualization in modern computing environments.

How to Use This Repository

1. Explore the Topics: Navigate through the different topics to access reading materials, discussion questions, and assignments.

2. Complete Assignments: Use the provided materials to complete assignments and activities related to each topic.

3. Engage in Discussions: Participate in discussions by answering discussion questions and sharing insights with peers.

4. Access Additional Resources: Utilize the recommended resources for further learning and exploration of operating systems concepts.

License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License.