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263-3800-00L 6 Credits DS , MSC D-INFK
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Advanced Operating Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Timothy Roscoe, Dr. Andrew Baumann
VVZ CR 4.17

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:33

Abstract

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of design and implementation issues for modern operating systems. We will cover key design issues in implementing an operating system, such as memory management, scheduling, protection, inter-process communication, device drivers, and file systems.

Content

This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of design and implementation issues for modern operating systems. We will cover key design issues in implementing an operating system, such as memory management, scheduling, protection, inter-process communication, device drivers, and file systems. We will pay particular attention to system structures that differ from traditional monolithic arrangements of Unix/Linux and Windows.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Advanced Operating Systems
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (IFW A 34)
2 h weekly
exercise Advanced Operating Systems
  • Wed 11:15-12:00 (IFW C 31)
  • Fri 11:15-12:00 (IFW C 31)
2 h weekly

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