Brief Introduction
The goals of this course are three-fold.Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of operating systems, including processes and threads, synchronization and communication, memory management, and file systems, in this introductory course.Key Learning Points
- Understand how operating systems work and their purpose
- Learn about process management and scheduling
- Gain knowledge on memory management and file systems
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the purpose and mechanics of operating systems
- Gain knowledge on process management and scheduling
- Become familiar with memory management and file systems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Familiarity with basic programming concepts
- Basic knowledge of computer science topics such as algorithms and data structures
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes and exercises
Similar Courses
- Operating Systems and System Programming
- Advanced Operating Systems
Related Education Paths
- Computer Science Nanodegree Program
- Software Development Nanodegree Program
- Data Analyst Nanodegree Program
Notable People in This Field
- Linus Torvalds
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Related Books
Description
Introduction to Operating Systems teaches the basic operating system abstractions, mechanisms, and their implementations.Requirements
- To undertake this course, you should have taken an undergraduate level course on, or be otherwise familiar with, basic hardware and software aspects of computer systems organization. Prior programming experience with C is recommended, as C is required for the practical component of this course. For other requirements, see Udacity's Technology Requirements . See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Knowledge
- Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals
Outline
- lesson 1 Introduction Course Overview Introduction to Operating Systems lesson 2 Process and Thread Management Processes and Process Management Threads and Concurrency Threads Case Study: PThreads Thread Implementation Considerations Thread Performance Considerations lesson 3 Resource Management and Communication Scheduling Memory Management Inter-Process Communication Synchronization Constructs I/O Management Resource Virtualization lesson 4 Distributed Systems Remote Services Distributed File Systems Distributed Shared Memory Data Center Technologies
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the essentials of operating systems and learn how to manage resources and optimize performance. Students love this course for its in-depth understanding of operating systems and hands-on approach to learning.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The hands-on approach to learningPros from User Reviews
- In-depth understanding of operating systems
- Great for beginners who want to learn about operating systems
- Good pace and well-structured content
- Great support from the instructors
- Practical exercises and assignments
Cons from User Reviews
- Some of the content can be challenging for beginners
- Not enough emphasis on advanced topics
- Could benefit from more interactive elements
- Some students feel the course is too theoretical
- Limited opportunities for peer interaction
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