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Operating systems and server environments (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB83-3002

General information


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

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?

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

None

Evaluation scale

1-5