Introduces the fundamental concepts of scheduling in operating systems, covering limited direct execution, protection rings, context switching, and various scheduling policies.
Provides an overview of MicroC/OS-II, a real-time kernel with multitasking capabilities and deterministic functions, covering topics such as task management, kernel, and intertask communication.
Covers the operating system's role as a referee in managing resources and ensuring security through fault isolation, resource sharing, and communication.
Discusses scheduling internals, metrics, and policies in computer systems, emphasizing efficiency and the complexities of modern multi-core architectures.
