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Operating System

Tijah, J Green

American Public University

 INTRODUCTION

Operating System is the management of all resources of the computer. It’s acts as an

interface between the software and different parts of the computer or the computer hardware. The

operating system is designed to work in a specific way, down to the smallest action taken on a

operating system. Some examples of operating systems are Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. Each

of these systems have many different components that flow through the system that keeps the OS

(Operating System) running properly. Some components of an operating systems are Process

Management, File Management, Network Management, Security Management, and etc. Each of

these different components are controlled within a system, by an administrator user, but all

within the boundaries of the system ran. Some of these components are much more important

than others. In this essay I will discuss some of the components that make up an OS and the role

they play as well.

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Security Management is a very important role in the operating system. It helps

implementing mechanisms that secure an protect the computer system. The Security system is

responsible for securing the system at two different levels internally and externally. The Internal

Security refers to the protection of activities of one process from the activities of another process.

Within each system there is a number of processes running so the system typically runs the

concept of least privilege to implement internal security. External Security refers to the

implementation of a mechanism for securing the data and programs stored in the computer
system as well as the various resources of the computer system against unauthorized users.

External security is needed particularly needed when connecting to the internet or a network.

NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Network Management is the process, tools, and applications used to administer, operate

and maintain network infrastructure. Network Management is broken down into different

components which helps the network flow properly. These Components are Network

administration, Network maintenance, Network operation, Network provisioning, and Network

security. The role of Network Management is to make sure that the infrastructure is running

smoothly.

FILE MANAGEMENT

File Management is the collection of files of information that is recorded in some format

and I stored on various storage medium such as flash drives, hard disk, magnetic tapes, optical

disk, and tapes, The files system in the OS is capable of managing individual as well as groups of

files present in the computer system. The file system breaks down the location, owner, time of

creation and modification, type and state of the files present..

PROCESS MANAGEMENT
 Process Management is the execution of a program that perform the actions specified in

that program. It can be defined as an execution unit where a program runs. Process management

can be easily controlled 9th the help of the PCB (process control block). Process management

involves various task like creation, scheduling, termination of processes, and dead lock. The OS

allocates programs for process a management in order to exchange information. In addition it

also protects the resources of each process from other methods and allows synchronization

among process.

Conclusion

The operating systems is very intricate, everything is precise down to the smallest detail.

Every function coordinates with another in order to run smoothly. While each of these

components are running they are sending signals to each other to synchronize information to

allow access or run properly or protect certain files. With out each of these components running

properly it could put the Operating System at risk. This happening could cause weakness in the

system allowing vulnerabilities for intrusion. It’s imperative that these components are working

properly according to the OS it keeps the system hardened mitigating vulnerabilities.

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