Cloud Operating Systems (SS 2024)

Content

In this class, we will cover a range of topics around cloud computing:

• Cloud Computing Overview
• Virtualization
• Containers
• Isolation
• Resource Management
• Security Issues
• Efficiency
• Storage
• Centralized vs. Decentralized

As a new class, we're expecting to start with a smaller number of students and work in teams to build our own hypervisor as a central concept in many cloud computing systems.

Material

Starting W24, Slides will be uploaded here.

• 04.03. Intro
• 07.03. VMX 1

Old Slides

• 01.03. Introduction
• 06.03. VMX 1
• 13.03. VMX 2
• 20.03. Booting x86
• 27.03 PIC & PIT

• 21.03. Booting
• 28.03 PIC and PIT
• Previous Course

Administrative Information

Previous Knowledge

Good knowledge of, and substantial experience in, C and C++ (ESP, SEP, SNP). Basic knowledge of computer architecture. And most importantly, decent knowledge and understanding of operating systems concepts.

Prerequisites Curriculum

See position in the curriculum

Objective

After attending Cloud Operating Systems, students have a basic understanding of system-level concepts in modern clouds. They understand the basic tasks of a hypervisor as well as possible approaches to their implementation. Furthermore, they understand the necessary cooperation of the hypervisor with the operating system and the underlying hardware. Students are able to implement a real hypervisor on their own.

Language

English

Teaching Method

How to get a grade

Programming Exercises, Oral Exercise Interviews (possibly virtual), and Written or Oral Exam (possibly virtual)

Registration

https://online.tugraz.at/tug_online/ee/rest/pages/slc.tm.cp/course-registration/404026

Lecturers