Introduction to Operating System Design and Implementation The OSP 2 Approach /

• Main Authors: Kifer, Michael (Author), Smolka, Scott A. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2007.
• Series: Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science
• Subjects: Computer science.; Operating systems (Computers).; Computer Science.; Operating Systems.

Understanding the main principles and algorithms underlying a modern operating system is essential in undergraduate computer science. The complexity of this subject, however, means that mastering it requires significant practical experience. This unique book accomplishes just that: it teaches introd...

Table of Contents:

• Organization of OSP 2
• Putting it All Together: An Example Session with OSP 2
• Tasks: Management of Tasks (a.k.a. Processes)
• Threads: Management and Scheduling of Threads
• Memory: Virtual Memory Management
• Devices: Scheduling of Disk Requests
• FileSys: The File System
• Ports: Interprocess Communication
• Resources: Resource Management.