Book Details:
• Author: Vijay Shukla
• Edition: Reprint 2013
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 350
• Binding: Paperback
• Release Date: 01 January 2013
• ISBN: 9788189757595

About the Book:
This book is a comprehensive guide to operating systems and distributed systems, specially designed for computer science and information technology students. Written by Vijay Shukla, the book explains the principles, architecture, and management techniques of operating systems in a clear and systematic manner.

The book covers important topics including operating system structure, process management, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, inter-process communication, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, I/O management, disk scheduling, file system management, protection and security, and distributed file systems. It also includes case studies of Linux and Windows NT along with previous years’ examination papers for academic preparation and practical understanding.

With well-organized chapters and easy-to-understand explanations, this book serves as an excellent academic and reference resource for university studies, programming practice, technical learning, and competitive examinations related to operating systems and distributed computing.