Foundations of Operating Systems: Theory and Practice

BHAKHAR, RUCHIKA; Rathi, Preeti

ISBN 10: 6207476603 / ISBN 13: 9786207476602

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2024

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26401035148

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• Titel: Foundations of Operating Systems: Theory and Practice
• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 6207476603
• ISBN-13: 9786207476602
• Bindung: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Delve into the intricate world of Operating Systems with this comprehensive guide, spanning from the foundational principles to cutting-edge trends shaping the future of computing. The journey begins with an exploration of the essence of Operating Systems, defining their role as the bridge between hardware and software, tracing their rich historical evolution from early batch processing systems to the diverse landscape of modern OSes, and dissecting the various types of Operating Systems tailored to different computing environments. Moving deeper, we uncover the underlying structure of Operating Systems, unraveling the mysteries of the Kernel, User Interface, and System Calls that form the backbone of system operation. Next, we venture into the realm of Process Management, delving into the intricacies of process concepts, scheduling algorithms, and inter-process communication mechanisms crucial for orchestrating concurrent tasks. As we navigate through Memory Management, we unravel the complexities of memory hierarchy, virtual memory systems, and memory allocation techniques like paging and segmentation.