[Pre-Learning] MSCS: MCS 561 – Distributed Operating System Principles

• This course delves into the principles and design of distributed operating systems, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these systems manage resources across multiple computers.
• Students will explore key topics such as synchronization mechanisms, distributed file systems, and strategies for achieving fault tolerance.
• The course emphasizes the challenges and solutions associated with ensuring consistency, reliability, and efficiency in a distributed environment.

Course Objectives

• Understand the core principles underlying distributed operating systems.
• Analyze and design synchronization mechanisms for distributed systems.
• Evaluate the design and implementation of distributed file systems.
• Explore techniques for achieving fault tolerance and reliability in distributed environments.