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02 Functions of OS

Functions of OS

Process Management

  • Job scheduling
    • Picks processes from job pool to be placed in PM
    • Process = Program in its execution
  • CPU Scheduling
    • Pick a process from PM and allocate to CPU
  • Process Synchronization
  • Deadlock Handling

Memory Management

  • Allocate/Deallocate PM to processes
  • Keep track of allocated and unallocated parts of PM

Storage Management

  • File System Management
  • Mass Storage/Disk Management
  • I/O Management

Protection and Security

Last Updated: 2023-01-25 ; Contributors: AhmedThahir

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