The kernel plays an essential role, as it manages how your phone, tablet, and PC's hardware and operating system.

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Different Types of Windows Operating Systems. Computer users have differing needs. While a typical business needs to manage network permissions and give many users simultaneous access to shared ...

Brief Description of Course Content Examines the structure and function of operating systems as an intermediary between applications and computer hardware. Topics include OS design goals, hardware ...

The course covers nine areas, with the first six being core operating system functions and the remaining three covering more advanced operating system concepts.