Software for communications systems

Operating systems. Processes, threads, scheduling. Input-output devices and drivers. Data storage, files, file systems. Inter-process communication and synchronization. Memory and memory management. Databases and transactions. Distributed systems. Virtualization and cloud computing. Software development approaches.

The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the basic principles and concepts for independent design and development of software in communication systems. The course incudes the foundations of modern operating systems, distributed systems, databases, virtualization and software design.

Lectures for theoretical aspects, laboratory exercises and team work for real-case scenarios and problem solving through project work. Part of the pedagogical process will be carried out with the help of ICT technologies and the possiblities they offer.. Study visits and invited lecturers.