Operating Systems Fundamentals
Understand the core principles of operating systems and gain practical skills in system administration and management.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course covers the fundamental concepts and practical aspects of operating systems. You'll learn about system architecture, process management, memory management, file systems, and security. The course includes hands-on labs with Windows, Linux, and macOS, giving you practical experience with different operating systems.
OS Architecture
Understand the core components and architecture of modern operating systems.
System Administration
Learn practical skills for managing and administering different operating systems.
Security Principles
Master essential security concepts and best practices for operating systems.
Troubleshooting
Develop skills to diagnose and resolve common operating system issues.
Duration
12 weeks, 4 hours/week
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems
- History and evolution of operating systems
- Types of operating systems
- OS components and architecture
- Operating system services
Module 2: Process Management
- Processes and threads
- CPU scheduling algorithms
- Process synchronization
- Deadlocks and starvation
Module 3: Memory Management
- Memory hierarchy and organization
- Virtual memory concepts
- Paging and segmentation
- Memory allocation techniques
Module 4: File Systems
- File system structure and implementation
- File allocation methods
- Directory structure
- File system reliability and protection
Module 5: Windows Operating System
- Windows architecture
- Windows system administration
- PowerShell scripting
- Windows security features
Module 6: Linux Operating System
- Linux architecture and distributions
- Linux file system and commands
- Shell scripting
- Linux system administration
Module 7: macOS Fundamentals
- macOS architecture
- Terminal and command line tools
- macOS system administration
- macOS security features
Module 8: OS Security
- Authentication and authorization
- Access control mechanisms
- Security threats and vulnerabilities
- Security best practices
Module 9: Virtualization and Containers
- Virtualization concepts
- Hypervisors and virtual machines
- Container technologies
- Docker basics
Module 10: System Performance and Optimization
- Performance metrics and monitoring
- System optimization techniques
- Troubleshooting methodologies
- Performance tuning tools
Module 11: Final Project
- Comprehensive system administration project
- Multi-OS environment setup and management
- Security implementation and testing
- Performance optimization and documentation
Your Instructors
David Wilson
Senior Systems Administrator
David has over 15 years of experience in system administration across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. He specializes in enterprise system management and security.
Priya Sharma
Linux System Engineer
Priya is a certified Linux engineer with expertise in system optimization and security. She has worked with major tech companies and contributed to open-source projects.
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