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Operating systems and server environmentsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB83

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interfaces.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystems, interrupts and file systems?
How do server operating systems differ from client operating systems?

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 02.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Matti Juutilainen
Teacher in charge

Heikki Brotkin

Groups
  • ITMI24SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interfaces.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystems, interrupts and file systems?
How do server operating systems differ from client operating systems?

Opiskelumateriaali

Materials and links on Learn page.

More infomation about the course topics can be found in the following books:
Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (available online at: http://www.ostep.org )
William Stallings: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles.
Silberschatz, Galvin & Gagne: Operating System Concepts.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. You will complete course assignments and practical assignments, and complete a final exam.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 h, of which about 60 hours are worked in a classroom. Homework, tasks, exam preparation and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Labs, tasks and exams.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Heikki Brotkin
Teacher in charge

Heikki Brotkin

Groups
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interfaces.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystems, interrupts and file systems?
How do server operating systems differ from client operating systems?

Opiskelumateriaali

Materials and links on Learn page.

More infomation about the course topics can be found in the following books:
Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (available online at: http://www.ostep.org )
William Stallings: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles.
Silberschatz, Galvin & Gagne: Operating System Concepts.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track: Teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. You will complete course assignments and practical assignments, and complete a final exam.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Heikki Brotkin
Teacher in charge

Timo Hynninen

Groups
  • ITMI22SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interfaces.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystems, interrupts and file systems?
How do server operating systems differ from client operating systems?

Opiskelumateriaali

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (available online at: http://www.ostep.org )
William Stallings: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles.
Silberschatz, Galvin & Gagne: Operating System Concepts.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track: Teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. You will complete course assignments and practical assignments, and complete a final exam.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and final exam

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 25.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Timo Hynninen
Teacher in charge

Timo Hynninen

Groups
  • ITMI21SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know the structure, components and operation of modern operating systems.
You develop your skills in the advanced use of Windows and Linux operating systems, involving both graphical and command line interfaces.

Content

What is an operating system?
What are the tasks and components of an OS?
What is the kernel of an OS and how can it be implemented?
What are processes and threads, memory management, virtual memory technologies, input/output subsystems, interrupts and file systems?
How do server operating systems differ from client operating systems?

Opiskelumateriaali

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces (available online at: http://www.ostep.org )
William Stallings: Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles.
Silberschatz, Galvin & Gagne: Operating System Concepts.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track: Teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. You will complete course assignments and practical assignments, and complete a final exam.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

None

Evaluation scale

1-5