Summary of L-1.4: Types of OS(Real Time OS, Distributed, Clustered & Embedded OS)

Overview of Operating Systems

In the video titled "L-1.4: Types of OS (Real Time OS, Distributed, Clustered & Embedded OS)," the speaker provides an overview of four types of operating systems: Real-Time, Distributed, Clustered, and Embedded.

Key Concepts and Features:

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS):
- RTOS is characterized by the importance of time constraints.
- It is divided into:
  - Hard Real-Time: Systems that cannot tolerate delays (e.g., missile systems, flight simulations).
  - Soft Real-Time: Systems where slight delays are acceptable (e.g., live streaming on YouTube, gaming).
Distributed Operating Systems:
- These systems consist of multiple independent machines connected via a network, functioning in a loosely coupled environment.
- Each machine operates with its own resources and can handle failures by redistributing tasks to other machines.
- Examples include large-scale applications like Facebook and Google that utilize distributed databases.
Clustered Operating Systems:
- Clustered systems involve multiple machines connected within a local network (e.g., LAN) that operate as a single system or supercomputer.
- This setup enhances computational power and provides benefits such as increased availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
Embedded Operating Systems:
- These systems are designed for specific functions within devices (e.g., microwaves, washing machines).
- They operate with fixed functionalities and cannot be modified to perform different tasks.

Conclusion

The speaker emphasizes that while these operating systems are important, they are less likely to be a focus in competitive exams compared to topics like multi-programming and multi-tasking. However, understanding these concepts is beneficial for comprehensive knowledge in operating systems.

Main Speaker

The video is presented by a speaker from Gate Smashers, aimed at students preparing for exams.

Notable Quotes

— 06:13 — « The main advantage here is availability. »

— 06:29 — « Let's say, Today you have computation power 'X' and then tomorrow you want twice of 'X'. Then you can do it easily because you have cluster of systems available here. »

— 07:27 — « You can't do changes in it. Whatever functionality you gave to it, it will only work on it. »