Fundamentals of Operating Systems
Why Fundamentals of Operating Systems?
The moment a computer is turned on, the operating system is hard at work managing every aspect of a computer. With the responsibility of seamlessly managing hardware and software systems, computer memory, process scheduling, and more, the operating system may be the most vital software a computer runs. This course is for anyone who is curious about what makes a computer fast, functional, and easy to use.
Take-Away Skills
This course will take a deep dive into the main functionalities of an operating system to gain a better understanding of how it impacts the experience of a user. The course will cover content such as:
- What is an operating system?
- Process and thread management
- Synchronization and deadlock
- Memory management techniques
- Filesystem management
- Input/Output systems
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- 1Learn about how computers process data, the important hardware in every computer, and the basic functionalities of an operating system.
- 2Learn about how processes and threads work in an operating system.
- 3Learn how process scheduling is used to manage multiple active processes!
- 4Learn about synchronization and how it organizes the use of shared data amongst threads.
- 5Learn about the techniques the operating system uses to manage memory.
How you'll master it
Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory
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Course Progress
Course Description
Learn about operating systems by taking a deep dive into each of its main functionalities.
Details
Earn a certificate of completion
7 hours to complete in total
Beginner
Learn about how computers process data, the important hardware in every computer, and the basic functionalities of an operating system.
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