An Operating System serves as an intermediary <\/strong>between the Computer’s Hardware<\/strong> and the End User<\/strong>. Its functionality relies on acting as an interface for the end user to make use of the Hardware to execute actions such as harboring other software on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In more technical terms, an operating system is a software that manages a computer’s memory, hardware, software, processes<\/em> and functions as an interface that can be used to access and use other software on the computer’s system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many Operating Systems, however, the ones most commonly known are: WindowsOS, MacOS, VMS, and Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To further explain, take a look at the above diagram. The user clicks on the software to access it, the software is served on the interface which is the Operating System<\/strong> that operates that software. To do so, the OS makes use of the computer’s hardware to give the user the end result: the activation and running of the software that the user accessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Operating System<\/strong> has many functions to provide the user with the end result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a list of some of those functions:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those are some of the most important functions of an Operating System (OS)<\/strong>. Now let’s take a quick look on what those functions are exactly:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Memory Management refer’s to the OS’s management of your Computer’s Primary Memory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This management includes allocating<\/strong> and de-allocating<\/strong> your memory space to software as well as keeping track<\/strong> of how much memory is used by which programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Processor Management refers to the OS’s management of your Computer’s Processor <\/strong>by deciding which process needs how much of your processor at each moment of time. This function is called Process Scheduling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This management includes allocating <\/strong>and de-allocating<\/strong> your CPU (processor) to different processes as well as keeping track<\/strong> of the processor and the status of each active process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the Operating System’s responsibilities is to manage communication <\/strong>with all devices using a program known as the I\/O Controller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This management includes allocating <\/strong>and de-allocating<\/strong> devices as well as keeping track<\/strong> of their status at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the hierarchal nature of the File Storage System<\/strong><\/a>, an OS organizes the files into accessible directories <\/strong>to make calling and accessing them an easy task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This management includes allocating <\/strong>and de-allocating<\/strong> resources as well as keeping track<\/strong> of their status at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Job Accounting mostly refers to the tracking system<\/strong> of the OS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This accounting allows the OS to keep track<\/strong> of all the time <\/strong>and resources <\/strong>used by a specific job for a specific reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security refers to two things. Access Protection<\/strong> and Threat Protection<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Access Protection<\/strong>: This refers to protecting your System Software and Data from unauthorized access<\/strong>. This usually includes passwords and similar authentication methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Threat Protection<\/strong>: This refers to protecting your System Software and Data from malware and spyware threats<\/strong>. This usually includes an OS antivirus and security modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This refers to the ability of the Operating System<\/strong> to allow processors to communicate with each other through a network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Operating System (OS)<\/strong> serves many more functions, however, the ones listed above are the most important and relevant to an everyday user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more articles, check some resources in ServerHub’s KnowledgeBase<\/a><\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n – How To Install CPanel On CentOS<\/a> Every managerial program has a task to run. A calculator allows you to use your computer’s processing power to perform mathematical equations, a Control Panel allows you to access your computer’s settings as well as make changes, and the Command Prompt allows you to input code to make actions and call data. 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Operating System Functionality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Memory Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Processor Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Device Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
File Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Job Accounting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Networking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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