Please briefly answer discussion questions
1.Open Source operating systems have become mainstream in recent years, for example Linux. What are the benefits and disadvantages of open source operating systems?
2.How should one evaluate the technical tradeoffs in Operating Systems capabilities — for example, the kernel, the task scheduling, the ability to handle clustering, pre-emptive task management and so on?
3.Many new hardware configurations are being deployed for high performance servers such as those with multiple xeon processors, Opteron processors, and higher end processors found on mainframes. How does one determine the cost-benefit of upgrading to new hardware configurations in terms on operating systems capabilities? In other words, often there is a lag between operating systems development for new hardware technologies. Does it make sense to upgrade to new hardware if the operating system is not fully capable of exploiting the new architectures?
4.What is the role of the operating system in providing capabilities for intrusion detection? What kinds of intrusion can adversely affect operating systems functionality?
5.Linux is a variety of Unix (Posix) and BSD is another Unix variety. How does one assess the various Unix or unix like operating systems in terms of performance, stability, scalability and other characteristics?
6.Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss two important concepts applicable to your professional discipline(Information Technology Management). 2. Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss two concepts that you believe are best applicable to your professional discipline. 3. Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss what you believe to be future trends of your professional discipline. (Resources included below)
Module 1 – Background
OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEMS: LINUX
Required Reading
To begin this module, please go through all the documents at this location: How Stuff Works — Operating Systems, Retrieved from:(https://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm)
Read this important book, especially the sections dealing with the Operating System, Retrieved from: (https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/index.html). This is an online book which is excellent.
Here’s a keynote speech by a top executive at IBM. Note the commitment and success stories regarding Linux. The second link is by the same speaker, Retrieved from: https://www-1.ibm.com/linux/news/elix.shtml
Another good Linux networking How To, Retrieved from: https://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Networking-Overview-HOWTO.html
Linux Versions for download:
Ubuntu, Retrieved from: (https://www.ubuntu.com/).
Fedora (sponsored by Redhat), Retrieved from: (https://fedora.redhat.com/download/)
More articles about Linux installation
How to Install Programs in Ubuntu in the Command-Line, Retrieved from: https://www.howtogeek.com/63997/how-to-install-programs-in-ubuntu-in-the-command-line/
10 things to do after installing Ubuntu 11.04, Retrieved from: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/04/10-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-11-04/
Getting started with Ubuntu 12.10 from:
https://files.ubuntu-manual.org/manuals/getting-started-with-ubuntu/12.10/en_US/screen/Getting%20Started%20with%20Ubuntu%2012.10.pdf
Here’s a great resource page on Linux networking, Retrieved from: https://compnetworking.about.com/cs/linuxnetworking/
This quarterly journal from Intel addresses many issues related to computers and networking technology. The articles are not overly technical in nature, making them appropriate for a broad audience. Each issue of the journal has a general area of focus. Some recent topics include smart toys, the “digital home,” and Hyper-Threading Technology. While the later is an Intel-specific development, most of the topics are applicable to the industry as a whole. The journal was originally internal to Intel, but every issue since the journal went public in 1997 is now available in an archive.
Read the following materials in detail about Redhat Linux 9 — similar to the Fedora version you will download and install (https://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/getting-started-guide/).
Ubuntu, Retrieved from: (https://www.ubuntu.com/)
Fedora (sponsored by Redhat), Retrieved from:(https://fedora.redhat.com/download/)
Getting started with Ubuntu 12.10
Red Hat Linux x86 Installation Guide
Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide
Red Hat Linux Customization Guide
Red Hat Linux Reference Guide
Red Hat Linux System Administration Primer
Red Hat Linux Security Guide
Module 2 – Background
OPERATING SYSTEM: BOOT PROCESS, BOOT LOADER, FILE SYSTEMS, VIRTUAL FILES, USER GROUPS, X WINDOWS
Required Reading
Read this important book, especially the sections dealing with the Operating System, Retrieved from: (https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/index.html). This is an online book which is excellent.
Linux v2.6 scales the enterprise, Retrieved from: (https://www.infoworld.com/t/platforms/linux-v26-scales-enterprise-264)
Redhat. (2003). Red Hat Linux 9: Red Hat Linux Reference Guide. Available here:
Getting started with Ubuntu 12.10 (https://files.ubuntu-manual.org/manuals/getting-started-with-ubuntu/12.10/en_US/screen/Getting%20Started%20with%20Ubuntu%2012.10.pdf)
Make sure you have read all the materials in the reference on the home page of this course on How Stuff Works — Operating Systems, Retrieved from: (https://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm)
Module 3 – Background
NETWORK SERVICES: NETWORK INTERFACES, NETWORK FILE SYSTEMS, SERVER COMPONENTS : EMAIL, WEB SERVICES, DNS, AND LDAP
Required Reading
Make sure you have read all the materials in the reference on the home page of this course on How Stuff Works — Operating Systems, Retrieved from: (https://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm)
Read this important book, especially the sections dealing with the Operating System, Retrieved from: (https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/index.html). This is an online book which is excellent.
Getting started with Ubuntu 12.10 (https://files.ubuntu-manual.org/manuals/getting-started-with-ubuntu/12.10/en_US/screen/Getting%20Started%20with%20Ubuntu%2012.10.pdf)
Also for this module, read the following materials from Red Hat on their file systems, network interfaces, LDAP and other components. The best source is the Reference Guide below — read the section II on Network Services.
Getting started with Ubuntu 12.10
Red Hat Linux x86 Installation Guide
Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide
Red Hat Linux Customization Guide
Red Hat Linux Reference Guide
Red Hat Linux System Administration Primer
Red Hat Linux Security Guide
Module 4 – Background
OS AND SECURITY: PAM, IPTABLES, TCP WRAPPERS, KERBEROS, SSH PROTOCOL, TRIPWIRE
Required Reading
Read this important book, especially the sections dealing with the Operating System. This is an online book which is excellent.
Make sure you have read all the materials in the reference on the home page of this course on How Stuff Works — Operating Systems.
Also for this module, read the following materials from Red Hat on their security components. The best source is the Reference Guide below — read the section III on Security. Also read the security guide and systems administration guide.
Red Hat Linux x86 Installation Guide
Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide
Red Hat Linux Customization Guide
Red Hat Linux Reference Guide
Red Hat Linux System Administration Primer
Red Hat Linux Security Guide
Module 5 – Background
OS COMPARISONS: WINDOWS, LINUX, MOBILE OS
Required Reading
Linux vs Windows 7, Retrieved from: https://tuxradar.com/content/linux-vs-windows-7
Linux is Not Windows, Retrieved from: https://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
Ten Reasons to Dump Windows and Use Linux, Retrieved from: https://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/201731/ten_reasons_to_dump_windows_and_use_linux.html
Operating-System Comparisons, Retrieved from: https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/ch03s02.html
Tech Terms. (2010, January 4). Android. Retrieved form https://www.techterms.com/definition/android
Sikiran, R. (2012, March 13). A brief description on Android OS. Techno University. Retrieved from https://technouniversityworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/brief-description-on-android-os.html
Lazure. (2012, June 22). Windows Phone 8 software architecture vs. that of Windows Phone 7, 7.5 and the upcoming 7.8. Retrieved from https://lazure2.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/windows-phone-8-software-architecture-vs-that-of-windows-phone-7-7-5-and-the-upcoming-7-8/
Nokia Developer. (2012). Windows Phone platform security. Wiki. Retrieved from https://www.developer.nokia.com/Community/Wiki/Windows_Phone_Platform_Security
Samsumg Electronics (2011). What is bada. Retrieved from https://www.bada.com/whatisbada/
Samsung Developers. (2010). Security in Bada.
Retrieved from https://developer.samsung.com/events/developer-blog/blog/Security-in-bada-apps-Video-Part-Une or https://developer.bada.com/article/Security-Support-in-bada
Optional Reading
Raymond, E. The Art of Unix Programming, Retrieved from: https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/index.html
Even in Test Form, Windows 7 Leaves Vista in the Dust, Retrieved from: https://online.wsj.com/article/SB123258632983004629.html
Read this important book, especially the sections dealing with the Operating System, Retrieved from: (https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/index.html). This is an online book which is excellent.
A nice graphic showing the historical evolution of operating systems, Retrieved from: (https://www.faqs.org/docs/artu/ch03s02.html).
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