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Server Operating Systems

The document outlines a course on Server Operating Systems, highlighting its goals, the importance of OS knowledge, and career opportunities in IT and cybersecurity. It covers the components of a computer system, the core responsibilities of an operating system, and the types of operating systems, including comparisons between Windows, Linux, and macOS. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of learning systems in the context of industry demand and the dominance of Linux in the cloud environment.

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Server Operating Systems

The document outlines a course on Server Operating Systems, highlighting its goals, the importance of OS knowledge, and career opportunities in IT and cybersecurity. It covers the components of a computer system, the core responsibilities of an operating system, and the types of operating systems, including comparisons between Windows, Linux, and macOS. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of learning systems in the context of industry demand and the dominance of Linux in the cloud environment.

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Welcome to

Server Operating
Systems

• Course goals
• Why OS knowledge matters
• Careers in IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud
What Is a Computer System?
• • Hardware
• • Operating System
• • Applications
• • Users
What Is an Operating System?
• • Manages hardware
• • Runs applications
• • Provides user interface
Core Responsibilities of an OS
• • Process Management
• • Memory Management
• • File Systems
• • Security
Why Learning Systems Matters
• • Industry demand
• • Cloud & DevOps
• • Cybersecurity
Course Structure & Tools
• • Lectures + Labs
• • Canvas
• • Virtual Machines
• • Terminal
Types of Operating Systems
• • Desktop OS
• • Server OS
• • Mobile OS
Windows vs Linux vs macOS
• • Windows – closed
• • Linux – open source
• • macOS – hybrid
Desktop vs Server OS
• • Desktop: GUI-focused
• • Server: Performance & stability
Why Linux Dominates Industry
• • Open source
• • Secure & stable
• • Cloud standard

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