PART A

(PART A : TO BE REFFERED BY STUDENTS)

Experiment No.01

A.1 Aim:
To Compare Network operating system and Distributed operating system
A.2 Prerequisite:
Fundamentals of computer organization and Architecture, operating system.
A.3 Outcome:
After successful completion of this experiment students will be,
Able to have knowledge of different types of operating system.
A.4 Theory:
Network operating system
A network operating system (NOS) is a software program that controls other software and
hardware that runs on a network. It also allows multiple computers, also known as network
computers, to communicate with one main computer and each other, so as to share resources,
run applications, and send messages, among other things. A computer network can consist of
a wireless network, local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or even two or
three computer networks. The heart of any of these networks, however, is the network
operating system.

There are different types of operating systems. Most individual computer users run client
operating systems, like Windows XP®, which run on a single computer. Personal computers
that individuals use at home have a client operating system which manages the interactions
and processes between the computer and its peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse,
external monitor, and printer. In a sense, this is also a network, though it is different in scale
than a network operating system which manages the interactions of many computers.

A network usually consists of many network computers that are connected to a central hub or
router. The central hub, in turn, is connected to a larger, main computer. The network may
also include other devices like printers, a tape-backup system, and a central storage facility.
The main network computer runs all the connected computers and devices with the help of
the operating system software.

A network administrator is the person who installs and manages the network and its operating
system. He or she may configure the NOS to recognize a wireless network as well. If a WAN
is involved, this would probably require more than one network administrator, as the network
would likely be located offsite.
A network operating system has a menu-driven administration interface. From this interface,
the network administrator may perform a variety of activities. He or she can use the interface
to format hard drives, set up security restrictions, or establish log-in information for each
user. The interface of a network operating system can also be used to attach shared printers to
the network, or configure the system to automatically back data up on a daily basis.

An important component of a network is the file server. A file server is the device where data
is stored for use by network computers. It can be a single computer or it can be a cluster of
external hard drives hooked up in series to store data. A network operating system helps
manage the flow of information between that file server and the network computers.

Examples of network operating systems include UNIX®, Windows 2000 Server ®, and
Netware®. Each operating system runs differently, and as such has to be configured to
perform the actions the network requires. A good knowledge of each operating system is
necessary to work with them. Network administrators may need to be certified in order to
manage particular network operating systems.

Distributed Operating System

A Distributed Operating System is the one that runs on multiple,autonomous CPUs which
provides its users an illusion of an ordinary Centralized Operating System that runs on a
Virtual Uniprocessor. Distributed Operating Systems provide resource transparency to the
user
processes.
Distributed Operating System Models
􀂄 Minicomputer Model
 It consists of a few minicomputers each with multiple users.
 Simple outgrowth of the Central Time-Sharing Systems.
 Each user is locally logged-on to one machine and remotely logged-on to other
machines.
 (Logged-in Users / Available CPUs) < 1
􀂄 Workstation Model
  Each user has his personal workstation and nearly all work is done on the
workstation.
 Each user is locally logged-on to one machine and remotely logged-on to other
machines.
 It supports single, global file-system that provides location-independent data access.
 (Logged-in Users / Available CPUs) ~ 1
􀂄 Processor Pool Model
 When an user needs to perform computation, a processor is allocated from the
processor
 pool to the user task.
 (Logged-in Users / Available CPUs) > 1

PART B
(PART B : TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENTS)

(Students must submit the soft copy as per following segments within two hours of the
practical. The soft copy must be uploaded on the Blackboard or emailed to the concerned
lab in charge faculties at the end of the practical in case the there is no Black board access
available)

Roll. No. Name:

Class Batch:
Date of Experiment: Date of Submission:
Grade:

B.1 Observations and learning:

B.2 Conclusion:
B.3 Question of Curiosity
Q1: give specific application of NOS AND DOS.
Q2: Describe advantages and disadvantages of NOS/DOS
Q3: Compare Network Operating System and Distributed Operating System.