CSN07105 Computer Systems

This module covers fundamental areas of operating systems that underpin much of the technology of the internet age. We will emphasize both design issues and fundamental principles in contemporary systems and get a solid understanding of the key structures and mechanisms of operating systems by focusing on Unix based Operating Systems and Windows. We will examine the software components that run current devices, and how they support user operations. Through a popular Linux distribution, you will gain practical experience in Unix and Unix scripting, which is an important technology that, running on servers, underpins much of the modern computational infrastructures. Additionally, you will get the chance to experience modern virtualization technologies, combining your knowledge of Operating Systems with the Cloud Computing era.

LO1: Identify fundamental principles, security and design issues in modern operating systems and virtualization technologies
LO2: Describe in detail how the key components of an operating system work and interact
LO3: Demonstrate extended knowledge of UNIX through Linux command line usage
LO4: Demonstrate the ability to create and configure a virtualization environment with the help of Unix shell scripts