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Introduction To Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing services for programs and acting as an intermediary between users and hardware. Key functions include process management, memory management, file system management, device management, security, and user interface. Various types of OS exist, such as batch, time-sharing, distributed, and real-time, with popular examples including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Introduction To Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing services for programs and acting as an intermediary between users and hardware. Key functions include process management, memory management, file system management, device management, security, and user interface. Various types of OS exist, such as batch, time-sharing, distributed, and real-time, with popular examples including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Introduction to Operating Systems

• Understanding the Basics of Operating


Systems
• Presented by: Sumathi.V
What is an Operating System?
• • A system software that manages computer
hardware and software resources
• • Provides services for computer programs
• • Acts as an intermediary between users and
hardware
Functions of an OS
• • Process Management
• • Memory Management
• • File System Management
• • Device Management
• • Security & Protection
• • User Interface
Types of Operating Systems
• • Batch OS
• • Time-Sharing OS
• • Distributed OS
• • Embedded OS
• • Real-Time OS
• • Network OS
Components of an OS
• • Kernel
• • Shell
• • File System
• • Device Drivers
• • System Utilities
Process Management
• • Creating and terminating processes
• • Process scheduling
• • Context switching
• • Inter-process communication
Memory Management
• • Allocating and deallocating memory
• • Virtual memory
• • Paging and segmentation
File System Management
• • Organizing and storing files
• • Directory structure
• • Access control and permissions
Device Management
• • Managing I/O devices
• • Buffering and spooling
• • Device drivers
User Interface
• • Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• • Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• • Shells in Unix/Linux
Popular Operating Systems
• • Windows
• • macOS
• • Linux
• • Android
• • iOS
Multitasking, Multiprocessing
• • Multitasking: Running multiple tasks
• • Multiprocessing: Using multiple CPUs
• • Improves efficiency and performance
Security and Protection
• • User authentication
• • Access control
• • Data encryption
• • Protection from malware
Virtualization and Cloud OS
• • Virtual machines
• • Hypervisors
• • OS for cloud computing platforms (e.g.,
AWS, Azure)
Conclusion
• • OS is the backbone of modern computing
• • Handles all core system tasks
• • Continuous evolution with tech
advancements

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