Module: File System

Learning Outcomes

I/O Devices, Storage and File Systems

Understand the concep of an I/O device from an OS perspective
Know the salient characteristics of storage media
Understand the role of file systems
Understand how main file systems components are implemented

Readings

File System Basics

Files, Directories, Links

Lecture notes Reading: OSTEP 39

File System Implementation

File system data structures, disk block allocation, journaling

Lecture notes Reading: OSTEP 40

File System (Practice)

Practice Problems

Practice problems

Experiential Learning

Homework Assignment #10

A short pencil-and-paper assignment about file systems

Extra Credit 12 Dec 11:55 PM