This unit introduces students to modern computer operating systems, their major components and roles. Students will be exposed to at least two popular operating systems including a mobile OS.
Content includes: Operating System (OS) concepts, OS architectures; threads and processes; concurrency, daemons and services; memory management, devices and device drivers; file systems, security; basic scripting.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
A comprehensive set of Unit Notes in electronic format will be available through the VU Collaborate. Online LPI Linux Essential Course Modules 1 to 16
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.