Functions of Operating System
Some typical operating system functions may include managing memory, files, processes, I/O system & devices, security, etc.
Below are the main functions of Operating System:
Process management: Process management helps OS to create and delete processes. It also provides mechanisms for synchronization and communication among processes.
Memory management: Memory management module performs the task of allocation and de-allocation of memory space to programs in need of this resources.
File management: It manages all the file-related activities such as organization storage, retrieval, naming, sharing, and protection of files.
Device Management: Device management keeps tracks of all devices. This module also responsible for this task is known as the I/O controller. It also performs the task of allocation and de-allocation of the devices.
I/O System Management: One of the main objects of any OS is to hide the peculiarities of that hardware devices from the user.
Secondary-Storage Management: Systems have several levels of storage which includes primary storage, secondary storage, and cache storage. Instructions and data must be stored in primary storage or cache so that a running program can reference it.
Security: Security module protects the data and information of a computer system against malware threat and authorized access.
Command interpretation: This module is interpreting commands given by the and acting system resources to process that commands.
Networking: A distributed system is a group of processors which do not share memory, hardware devices, or a clock. The processors communicate with one another through the network.
Job accounting: Keeping track of time & resource used by various job and users.
Communication management: Coordination and assignment of compilers, interpreters, and another software resource of the various users of the computer systems.
