{"id":247,"date":"2021-03-05T19:55:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T19:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/?p=247"},"modified":"2021-03-05T19:55:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T19:55:18","slug":"what-are-the-types-of-operating-systems-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/what-are-the-types-of-operating-systems-os\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Types of Operating Systems (OS)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we will go through the different types of <strong>Operating Systems<\/strong> (OS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you all know, an <a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/what-is-an-operating-system-os-definition-functionality\/\"><strong>Operating System (OS)<\/strong><\/a> is a\u00a0software that manages a computer\u2019s memory, hardware, software, processes\u00a0and functions as an <strong>interface <\/strong>that can be used to access and use other software on the computer\u2019s system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the operating system serves as an interface between the user and a computer. This interface has different types that work differently from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Operating Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of different types of Operating System. If you read further, we will go through each one and how it works:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Batch Operating System<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Multi-Tasking Operating System<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Distributed Operating System<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Network Operating System<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mobile OS<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batch Operating System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Batch Operating Systems do <strong>not <\/strong>serve as a direct intermediary between the <strong>CPU <\/strong>and the <strong>Jobs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, there is an <strong>operator <\/strong>in the middle whose responsibility is to sort jobs and group the ones with similar properties and requirements into <strong>batches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the way they function, <strong>Batch Operating Systems<\/strong> have the ability to work through big volumes of data quickly, which is why they are most commonly used in Bank Systems, Financial Institutions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though they can be costly, Batch Operating Systems have many <strong>Advantages<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Time Management<\/strong>: Batch OS Processors can tell you exactly how much a job will be in queue.<\/li><li><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong>: It is easy to manage high volumes of work with Batch OS.<\/li><li><strong>Multi-User System<\/strong>: Batch OS can be shared by multiple-users.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi-Tasking Operating System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as Time-Sharing OS, Multi-Tasking Operating Systems function by giving each single task a specific time-frame during which it should be executed. That time-frame is called <strong>Quantum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the quantum ends, the <strong>Multi-Tasking Operating System<\/strong> moves on to the next task with its own time-frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Multi-Tasking OS has a few data communication setbacks, it has very clear <strong>Advantages<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fair Time-Distribution<\/strong>: Each Job gets a fair amount of time to be executed.<\/li><li><strong>Minimal Idle Time<\/strong>: Due to the queue, Idle Time is reduced to a minimum.<\/li><li><strong>Multi-Task Handling<\/strong>: Like the name suggests, Multi-Tasking OSs have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a clear guided time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Distributed Operating System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is considered to be the newest and most up-and-coming type of Operating System. A <strong>Distributed Operating System<\/strong> uses resources from multiple different processors in different machines to increase the computing power and speed to its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way this works is that many connected computers communicate with each other through a <strong>shared network<\/strong> distributing their processing power to each other through the Distributed Operating System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though sometimes, failure of the main system can cause incredible damage to all the users of the Distributed OS, it has many strong <strong>Advantages<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Redundancy<\/strong>: Failure of one network will not affect the main network.<\/li><li><strong>Fast Communication<\/strong>: All communication between the devices in the network is incredibly fast.<\/li><li><strong>High Scalability<\/strong>: Distributed OSs are highly scalable and the further they scale the stronger processing power they have.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Operating System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Network Operating System runs on a <strong>server<\/strong>. It has many functions such as the ability to manage users, data, security, applications, and other different networking functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also allows the shared access to files, folders, and external hardware such as printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of Network Operating Systems include: <strong>Linux<\/strong>, <strong>Microsoft Windows Server<\/strong>, and <strong>Mac OS X<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Network Operating Systems have many <strong>Advantages<\/strong>:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stability<\/strong>: Servers are usually centralized and stable.<\/li><li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: Most servers are scalable and can be easily upgraded.<\/li><li><strong>Security<\/strong>: It is one of the most secure OSs as security is handled through the server.<\/li><li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: Can be accessed remotely from anywhere at all times, specially through <a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/whats-the-difference-between-remote-vpn-site-to-site-vpn\/\">Remote Access VPNs<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><strong>P.S: If you are planning to host a Network Operating System, make sure to take a look at ServerHub&#8217;s esteemed Globally recognized Dedicated Server solutions as well as VPCs. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile OS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile Operating Systems are OSs created specifically as GUIs to power smartphones, pads, tablets, etc..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly known ones are <strong>iOS <\/strong>for Apple iPhones and <strong>Android <\/strong>for Samsung, Nokia, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>more <\/strong>types of Operating Systems that are more complex and less commonly used, however, the ones listed above are the ones most commonly known and used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested to know more, make sure to read our more detailed article about <a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/what-is-an-operating-system-os-definition-functionality\/\"><strong>Operating Systems<\/strong><\/a> as well as some other that may interest you:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/how-to-install-a-fivem-server-on-windows\/\">How To Install a FiveM Server on Windows<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/how-to-download-and-install-an-os-using-ipmi\/\">How to Download and Install an OS using IPMI<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/howto\/whats-the-difference-between-remote-vpn-site-to-site-vpn\/\"><strong>What\u2019s The Difference Between Remote VPN &amp; Site-to-Site VPN?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will go through the different types of Operating Systems (OS). As you all know, an Operating System (OS) is a\u00a0software that manages a computer\u2019s memory, hardware, software, processes\u00a0and functions as an interface that can be used to access and use other software on the computer\u2019s system. 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