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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Introduction to Operating Systems
Learn about how computers process data, the important hardware in every computer, and the basic functionalities of an operating system.
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Processes and Threads
Learn about how processes and threads work in an operating system.
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Process Scheduling
Learn how process scheduling is used to manage multiple active processes!
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Synchronization
Learn about synchronization and how it organizes the use of shared data amongst threads.
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Memory Management
Learn about the techniques the operating system uses to manage memory.
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How you'll master it

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