Scope definition This is the defining of the objectives and requirements for a project. Sharding The process of breaking down a large database into smaller pieces for easier management. Problem analysis Understanding problems and needs, and finding suitable solutions. Requirements analysis Determining the conditions that need to be met. System Read more…
The basics of SAD can be categorized into – Introduction of System The term System is related to the Basics of SAD. The system is a general term applied in every field of our life. In general, a System is based on the Input-Process-Output (IPO model). System is a word Read more…
slno name of books authors publications 1. Operating System A. Tanenbaum & W. Stalling PHI 2. Operating System Concepts Silberschatz and Galvin Addison Wesley 3. Principles of Operating System Chauhan OUP 4. Operating systems – Concepts and design Madnick and Donovan Concepts and design, McGrawHill Intl. Education 5. Operating Systems, Read more…
Process/Task: The term ‘process’ was first used by the operating system designers of the MULTICS system in 1960s. There are various definitions to explain the concept of process. Some of these are – A process is – A running part of a program. A program in execution. An instance of Read more…
Ques. : What is CUI & GUI? Ques. : What is Operating System(OS)? Ques. : What is bootstrap program in OS? Ques. : What is the basic function of Operating System(OS)? Ques. : Why is the operating system important for a computer? Ques. : What is the main purpose of an OS? Ques. Read more…
Difference between DOS and Windows OS Slno DOS Windows 1. DOS stands for Disk Operating System. Windows name due to its working principle, no specific form. 2. DOS is Single/ Uni Tasking OS. Windows is a Multi-Tasking OS. 3. DOS consumes comparatively quite low power. Windows consumes comparatively high power. Read more…
Introdution Generally, file resources when shared as read-only, never lead to deadlock condition. Definition The deadlock is a situation of an operating system in which no process is blocked and no process proceeds. A deadlock is a situation where each of the computer processes waits for a resource that is Read more…
Introduction Effective I/O management is crucial and necessary for system performance, as slow or inefficient I/O operations can significantly impact overall system responsiveness and throughput. The operating system is responsible for managing the I/O operations efficiently and providing a unified interface for applications to access these devices. Definition Input/output (I/O) Read more…
FILE MANAGEMENT Introduction Typically, files in a file system are organized and associated with several file attributes, including the file name, size, creation and modification timestamps, permissions, and file type. These attributes provide detailed information about the file and determine how it can be accessed and manipulated. In file management, Read more…
Disk Management Definition Disk management refers to the process of organizing, partitioning, formatting, and managing storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage media. Characteristics Different operating systems provide various built-in tools and utilities for disk management, which are briefly discussed below – Windows: Windows operating Read more…