Operating systems and server environments (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB83-3004

General information

Enrollment: 06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

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

Course: IT00EB83

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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?

Course material

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.

Study forms and 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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

None

Evaluation scale

1-5