Kickstart Operating System Design
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Kickstart Operating System Design

Master Operating System Design from Core Concepts to Cutting-Edge Applications for Real-Time, Mobile, and Network Systems (English Edition)

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eBook - ePub

Kickstart Operating System Design

Master Operating System Design from Core Concepts to Cutting-Edge Applications for Real-Time, Mobile, and Network Systems (English Edition)

About this book

Master Operating Systems (OS) design from fundamentals to future-ready systems!
Book Description
Operating systems (OS) are the backbone of modern computing, enabling seamless interaction between hardware and software across desktops, mobile devices, embedded systems, and networks. A solid understanding of OS design is essential for students pursuing careers in software development, system architecture, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
[Kickstart Operating System Design] provides a structured, university-aligned approach to OS design, covering foundational and advanced topics essential for mastering this critical field. Explore core concepts such as process management, system calls, multithreading, CPU scheduling, memory allocation, and file system architecture. Delve into advanced areas like distributed OS, real-time and embedded systems, mobile and network OS, and security mechanisms that protect modern computing environments. Each chapter breaks down complex topics with clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical applications, ensuring an engaging and exam-focused learning experience.
Table of Contents
1. Computer Organization and Hardware Software Interfaces2. Introduction to Operating Systems3. Concept of a Process and System Calls4. Threads5. Scheduling6. Process Synchronization and Dead locks7. A. Computer Memory Part 1 B. Memory Organization Part8. Secondary Storage and Interfacing I/O Devices9. File System10. Distributed OS11. Real-Time Operating Systems and Embedded Operating Systems12. Multimedia Operating Systems13. OS for Mobile Devices14. Operating Systems for Multiprocessing System15. Network Operating System16. Protection and Security
Index

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Preface
  8. Get a Free eBook
  9. Errata
  10. Table of Contents
  11. 1. Computer Organization and Hardware Software Interfaces
  12. 2. Introduction to Operating Systems
  13. 3. Concept of a Process and System Calls
  14. 4. Threads
  15. 5. Scheduling
  16. 6. Process Synchronization and Dead locks
  17. 7(a). Computer Memory Part 1
  18. 7(b). Memory Organization Part 2
  19. 8. Secondary Storage and Interfacing I/O Devices
  20. 9. File System
  21. 10. Distributed OS
  22. 11. Real-Time Operating Systems and Embedded Operating Systems
  23. 12. Multimedia Operating Systems
  24. 13. OS for Mobile Devices
  25. 14. Operating Systems for Multiprocessing System
  26. 15. Network Operating System
  27. 16. Protection and Security
  28. Index