2.11 File Protection | CS405 |
UNIT 2 | OPERATING SYSTEM
2.11 File Protection
Welcome to Unit 2 of our comprehensive Operating Systems course! In this unit, we embark on a journey through the intricacies of File Systems, the backbone of efficient data organization and storage.
2.1 Introduction to File Systems: Get ready to dive into the world of File Systems! Understand their pivotal role in managing, organizing, and accessing data on various storage mediums.
2.2 File Systems: Explore the nuances of File Systems, from their basic structures to advanced functionalities, shaping the way we interact with our digital files.
2.3 File Concept: Unpack the concept of files, including their attributes, operations, and common types. Learn how these elements contribute to a seamless user experience.
2.4 User’s and System Programmer’s View of File System: Gain insights into the perspectives of users and system programmers, understanding how they interact with and manipulate file systems to meet diverse needs.
2.5 Disk Organization: Delve into the organization of disks, essential for efficient data storage. Learn about Disk Management Systems and ensure reliability in disk-based data storage.
2.6 Tape Organization: Explore the organization of tapes, an alternative medium for data storage. Understand their role and significance in the broader context of file systems.
2.7 Numerical based on Disk Organization: Apply your knowledge to numerical problems related to disk organization. Strengthen your understanding through practical problem-solving.
2.8 Different Modules of a File System: Discover the various modules that make up a File System, emphasizing the importance of each component in ensuring optimal data management.
2.9 Disk Space Allocation Methods: Dive into different methods of allocating disk space, including contiguous allocation, linked allocation, and indexed allocation. Understand the pros and cons of each approach.
2.10 Directory Structures: Explore the intricacies of directory structures, ways to implement directories, basic operations, and the organization of directory file systems. Uncover the role of acyclic graph directories.
2.11 File Protection: Learn about file protection methods, file-sharing strategies, security threats, and authentication mechanisms crucial for maintaining data integrity.
2.12 Types of File Systems: Understand the characteristics of different file systems, including NTFS, FAT, Linux PROC File System, Linux Virtual File System, and the comparison between file systems in Linux and Windows.
2.13 System Calls for File Management: Explore the system calls that facilitate file management. Understand how these calls bridge the gap between applications and the file system.
2.14 Disk Scheduling Algorithms: Delve into disk scheduling algorithms such as FCFS, SSTF, SCAN, C-SCAN, LOOK, and C-LOOK. Evaluate the merits and demerits of each algorithm in optimizing disk operations.
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