An operating system acts as an interface between software and hardware, managing computer resources and monitoring program execution. It provides a user-friendly interface to utilize hardware in a concealed manner. Common operating systems include Windows, Linux, and UNIX. An operating system performs tasks like memory management, processor allocation, device management, file management, and security. Operating systems can be classified as batch, multiprogramming, time-sharing, real-time, multitasking, and multiprocessing based on their design and capabilities.

1. Operating system
An operating systemis a program that acts as an interface between the software and the
computer hardware.
It is an integration set of specialized programs that are used to manage overall resources and
operations of the computer. It is a specialized software that controls and monitors the
execution of all other programs that reside in the computer, including application programs and
other system software.
Example of Operating system:
 MS-DOS
 Window 95
 Window NT
 Window vista
 UNIX
The main Goals and Objective of Operating systemare:
 To make a computer user friendly.
 Proper utilization of computer resources.
 To hide the details of the hardware resources from the users.
 To provide users a convenient interface to use the computer system.

2. Characteristics of Operating System
 Memory Management -- It keeps track of primary memory, i.e., what parts of it are in
use by whom, what parts are not in use, etc. Allocates the memory when the process or
program requests it.
 Processor Management -- Allocates the processor (CPU) to a process. De-allocate
processor when processor is no longer required.
 Device Management -- Keeps tracks of all devices. This is also called I/O controller.
Decides which process gets the device when and for how much time.
 File Management -- Allocates the resources. De-allocates the resource. Decides who
gets the resources.
 Security -- By means of passwords & similar other techniques, preventing unauthorized
access to programs & data.
Types of Operating Systems
Operating systemmay be classified in the following categories:
1. Batch Operating System
2. Multiprogramming Operating System
3. Time sharing Operating System
4. Real Time Operating System
5. Multitasking Operating System
6. Multiprocessor Operating System
 Batch operating system
The Batch operating systemdo not allow user to interact with the computer directly. Each user
prepares his jobs an punch them on punch cards and submit it to the computer operator.
The operator sorts jobs into batches with similar requirements and runs each batch on the
computer. When the job is complete it output is sent back to the appropriate user.
In Batch operating system the major task performs by operating systemis to transfer the
control automatically from one job to the next.
Advantages:
 Resource management and allocation is easy.
 Faster than early operating system

3. Disadvantage:
 Lack of interaction between the user and the job while job is executing.
 Utilization of CPU is very poor.
 Turnaround time is high.
 Multiprogramming Operating System
As far as batch processing was concerned the number of programs were loaded in a sequence
in the main memory, and the program remain the occupant of main memory until the
execution of program get completed. This lead to under utilization of system resources such as
CPU and memory.
To overcome this problem we introduce the concept of multiprogramming
Multiprogrammings refer to execution of two or more different program by the same
computer. This is done by switching the CPU from one program to another. In
multiprogramming systemwhen one program during execution need I/O transfer, the CPU
switches to the other program and start its execution.
For example:
For example consider we are having three user jobs(A, B and C) residing in memory out of
which job A is performing I/O operation, job B is executing and job C is waiting for CPU to
become free.
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4. In case of Multiprogramming all jobs residing in main memory are in one of the following
states:
1. Running( using a CPU)
2. Blocked (performing I/O operation)
3. Ready (waiting for CPU)
Requirements of Multiprogramming System
 Large memory
 Memory Protection
 Job status preservation
 CPU scheduling
Advantages:
 Increased Throughput
 Shorter Response Time
 Proper utilization of CPU
Disadvantages:
 Requirement of large memory
 Require proper CPU scheduling
 Require proper memory protection.
 Time Sharing Operating System
Time sharing system has many user terminals connected to the same computer
simultaneously. Using these terminals multiple users can work on the system
simultaneously. Multiprogramming feature allow multiple user program to reside
simultaneously in main memory and special CPU scheduling algorithm allocates a short
period of CPU time one by one to each user process.
The short period during which a user process gets to use CPU is known as Time slice or
Time Quantum.
When CPU is allocated to a user process it use the CPU until the allotted time slice
expires or it need to perform some I/O operation or it complete its execution during this
period.
Notice that CPU is taken away from a running process when its time slice is expires.

5. Requirements of Time Sharing System:
 Require large memory to support multiprogramming.
 Memory protection mechanism to prevent a jobs instruction and data.
 Job status preservation mechanism to preserve a job status information.
 CPU scheduling algorithm.
Advantages:
 Reduce CPU idle time
 Provide quick response time
 Reduce the output of paper
 Avoid duplication of software
Disadvantages:
 Problem of data communication
 Problem of reliability
 Real Time Operating System
Real time system is define as a data processing systemin which the time interval required
to process & respond to input is so small that it control the environment. Real time
processing is always on-line whereas on line systemneed not be real time. Real time system
operates in multiprocessing and multiprogramming environment. In real time systemtime
is critical. The real time processing system can basically classify into two categories:
1. Soft Real Time processing
2. Hard Real Time processing
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6. Example of Real Time processing:
 Air traffic control system
 Reservation System
 System provides Stock information etc.
Requirements of Real Time Processing:
 Large main memory
 Large Disk memory
 Complex communication system
Advantages:
 Response time is very less
 Better Throughput
 Large memory
 24 hour service provider
 Provide information up to date.
Disadvantage:
 Very costly
 Large main memory and secondary storage required
 Complex communication system
 Multitasking Operating System
It is the ability to do more than one thing at any given time. While referring to computer
multitasking is having more than one application open at a time.
For example: at some time me might be downloading some things from internet, as well as
we are writing mail to our friend and listening to music also.
The term multitasking and multiprogramming are often used interchangeably, although
multiprogramming processing sometime implies that more than one CPU is involved. In
multitasking , only one CPU is involved, but it switches from one program to another so
quickly that it gives the appearance of executing of all of program at same time.

7.  Multiprocessing Operating System
This technique consists of two or more CPU connected to common peripherals. Instruction
from different program may either be processed by different CPU or one or more
processors may execute instruction from the same program. This technique can serve a
purpose only in large computer.
Generally multiprocessing are used in two ways:
1. Symmetric Multiprocessor:
In symmetric multiprocessor each processor run an identically copy of the operating
system and these copies communicate with one another when needed.
2. Asymmetric Multiprocessor:
In asymmetric multiprocessor each processor is assigned a special task. In this
scheme there is a master processor and all other processor known as slave
processor are controlled by the master processor.
Advantages:
 Better throughput
 Better reliability
 Better utilization of resource
Disadvantages:
 Large main memory
 Such systemare very expensive
 Require regular operation and maintenance
 High initial cost