Operating Systems

Operating System Engineering

Explore operating system engineering with MIT's Profs. Morris & Belay! Learn OS design, implementation, and more.

Computer System Engineering

Learn operating system design and engineering principles with Dr. LaCurts' MIT course. Explore core concepts and build robust systems!

Nand2Tetris Part II

In this project-centered course you will build a modern software hierarchy, designed to enable the translation and execution of object-based, high-level languages on a bare-bone computer hardware platform. In particular, you will implement a virtual machine and a compiler for a simple, Java-like programming language, and you will develop a basic operating system that closes gaps between the high-level language and the underlying hardware platform. In the process, you will gain a deep, hands-on understanding of numerous topics in applied computer science, e.g. stack processing, parsing, code generation, and classical algorithms and data structures for memory management, vector graphics, input-output handling, and various other topics that lie at the very core of every modern computer system. This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the various systems will be given as part of the learning experience. The only prerequisite is knowledge of programming at the level acquired in introduction to computer science courses. All the software tools and materials that are necessary to complete the course will be supplied freely after you enrol in the course. This course is accompanied by the textbook "The Elements of Computing Systems" (Nisan and Schocken, MIT Press). While not required for taking the course, the book provides a convenient coverage of all the course topics. The book is available in either hardcopy or ebook form, and MIT Press is offering a 30% discount off the cover price by using the discount code MNTT30 at https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/elements-computing-systems. The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 15 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share.

6.S081: Operating System Engineering

Explore file-systems and operating system engineering with MIT's 6.S081 course by Adam Chlipala. Dive into practical OS concepts!

MIT 6.828: Operating System Engineering

Explore memory management in operating systems with MIT's 6.828 course. Learn from Frans Kaashoek et al. and build your OS engineering skills!

Operating System Engineering

Learn concurrency in operating systems with this course by Frans Kaashoek. Explore OS engineering principles at MIT OCW.

CS162: Operating Systems and Systems Programming

Explore concurrency and systems programming with UC Berkeley's CS162 course, taught by Ion Stoica et al. Build powerful, efficient operating systems!

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces

Learn concurrency in operating systems with this course from Remzi & Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau, based on "Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces."

Operating Systems

Master the core principles and advanced mechanisms of operating systems in this comprehensive course that bridges theory with practical implementation. Explore how modern operating systems manage hardware resources, handle concurrent processes, and provide secure, efficient computing environments. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain proficiency in process management, memory allocation techniques, synchronization mechanisms, and file system operations. This industry-relevant curriculum prepares you to optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex OS issues, and design robust software solutions—essential skills for roles in software development, system administration, and IT infrastructure management. This course is designed for computer science students, software developers, IT professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how modern computing systems function at a fundamental level. The course offers video lectures from expert instructors, essential readings, practical assignments, self-assessment quizzes, and hands-on lab activities, creating a comprehensive learning experience that balances theory with application. Skills covered - Process and thread management - Memory allocation and virtual memory implementation - Deadlock prevention and resolution - CPU scheduling optimization - System call implementation and utilization - Inter-process communication techniques - Linux command line proficiency

Operating Systems Fundamentals

The Operating Systems Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux and equips you with a foundation in this widely used open-source operating system. You will learn about various Linux distributions and the concept of Copyleft, gaining valuable knowledge on different system configurations. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand and use shell commands to extract basic system information and seek help from the operating system ● Mange Linux file systems, manage disks and directories, work with absolute and relative paths, and organize, backup, and restore files effectively ● Work with text files from the shell and employ expressions to search files and directories ● Apply security principles to set permissions and ownership ● Mange jobs, processes, the boot process, and also system settings including SELinux In addition, you will acquire hands-on experience on how to build your own Linux machine using virtualization, which they will use for all the lab assignments given throughout the course. You’ll complete a capstone project, showcasing the skills you have learned throughout the course.

Advanced Operating Systems

This course focuses on the foundational concepts common to all operating systems and the unique aspects of Windows, Linux, and macOS.

📚Books(5)

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Operating System Concepts

Operating System Concepts - A book resource

Modern Operating Systems

Modern Operating Systems - A book resource

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces

Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces - A book resource

Linux Kernel Development

Linux Kernel Development - A book resource

OS Concepts

OS Concepts - A book resource

🌐Websites(9)

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xv6 MIT

xv6 source code and labs for OS learning

OSDev Wiki

Community wiki for OS development basics

xv6 OS Source

RISC-V/MIT simple Unix-like OS for hands-on memory management study

osdev.org

OSDev.org is a community-driven resource and wiki for operating system development. It offers tutorials, articles, and sample code on topics like kernels, bootloaders, memory management, drivers, and other low-level OS concepts, plus forums for discussion.

geeksforgeeks.org

GeeksforGeeks is a comprehensive programming education platform offering tutorials, explanations, and examples on algorithms, data structures, and core CS topics. It also provides practice problems, coding challenges, and interview-focused articles to help learners build and test their skills.

kernel.org

Kernel.org is the official Linux kernel site offering access to the kernel source code, release tarballs, and documentation, plus the development infrastructure (patches, mailing lists, and build/test resources) used by OS developers.

tutorialspoint.com/operating_system

TutorialsPoint's Operating System section provides beginner-friendly tutorials explaining core OS concepts (process management, memory management, scheduling, synchronization, deadlocks, and file systems) with examples and practice problems.

ocw.mit.edu/os

MIT OpenCourseWare's Operating Systems section provides free, self-paced access to MIT course materials on OS design and implementation. You’ll find lecture notes, slide decks, assignments, labs, and exams covering topics like processes, scheduling, synchronization, memory management, and file systems.

ostep.org

OSTEP.org hosts the free, online textbook "Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces." It covers core OS topics—processes and scheduling, memory management, virtualization, file systems, and concurrency—with open-access chapters, figures, and exercises for learners.