Operating Systems Internals and Design Principles Stallings, William

Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles

Author: William Stallings

"Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles" by William Stallings is a comprehensive and in-depth guide that explores the fundamental concepts, architecture, and implementation of modern operating systems. This book is ideal for students, software engineers, and IT professionals looking to understand how operating systems work and manage hardware resources efficiently.

Key Features:

✅ Comprehensive Coverage of OS Concepts – Includes process management, memory management, storage management, and security.
✅ Detailed Explanation of OS Architecture – Covers monolithic, microkernel, and layered operating system designs.
✅ Process Synchronization & Concurrency – Discusses threads, semaphores, deadlocks, and inter-process communication (IPC).
✅ Memory & Storage Management – Explains paging, segmentation, virtual memory, and disk scheduling algorithms.
✅ File Systems & I/O Management – Covers file system implementation, device drivers, and input/output operations.
✅ Security & Protection Mechanisms – Introduces encryption, authentication, and access control policies.
✅ Real-World OS Examples – Includes Linux, Windows, UNIX, Android, and macOS case studies.
✅ Updated with Modern OS Trends – Covers cloud computing, virtualization, and mobile operating systems.
✅ Ideal for Computer Science Students & IT Professionals – A must-have for BS, MSc, and those preparing for technical interviews and certifications.