Labs

Hands-on exercises and practical sessions

Lab Schedule

Lab 1: Process Commands

Date: Aug 12
Topic: Process commands (top, ps, htop)

Learn to use Unix process management tools and understand process states.

Materials: Lab 1 PDF

Lab 2: Thread Introduction

Date: Sep 25
Topic: Thread Introduction + Chrome Process Model

Introduction to threading concepts and understanding Chrome’s multi-process architecture.

Materials: Lab 2 Instructions

Lab 3: Thread API + Locks

Date: Oct 16
Topic: Thread API and Basic Locks

Practice with pthread API and implement basic locking mechanisms.

Materials: Lab 3 Instructions

Lab 4: Advanced Locks

Date: Oct 22
Topic: Locks Implementation

Implement and test different types of locks and synchronization primitives.

Materials: Lab 4 Instructions

Lab 5: Concurrent Data Structures

Date: Oct 30
Topic: Concurrent Data Structures

Design and implement thread-safe data structures.

Materials: Lab 5 Instructions

Lab 6: Memory Management

Date: Nov 7
Topic: Memory allocation and management

Implement memory allocators and understand virtual memory concepts.

Materials: Lab 6 Instructions

Lab 7: File Systems

Date: Nov 14
Topic: File system implementation

Explore file system internals and implement basic file operations.

Materials: Lab 7 Instructions

Lab 8: System Performance

Date: Dec 12
Topic: System performance analysis

Use profiling tools to analyze and optimize system performance.

Materials: Lab 8 Instructions

Lab Guidelines

Preparation

Read the lab instructions before attending
Set up your development environment
Review related lecture materials
Come with specific questions

During Lab

Work collaboratively but submit individual reports
Ask TAs for help when needed
Document your findings and observations
Test your solutions thoroughly

Lab Reports

Submit a brief report (1-2 pages) after each lab
Include screenshots, code snippets, and analysis
Answer all questions posed in the lab instructions
Submit within one week of the lab session

Lab Exams

Mid-term Lab Exam

Date: Oct 25
Coverage: Labs 1-4 (Processes, Threads, Locks)

Final Lab Exam

Date: Nov 25
Coverage: Labs 5-8 (Concurrency, Memory, File Systems, Performance)

Exam Format

Hands-on programming and debugging tasks
Open book and open notes
Duration: 2 hours
Individual work only

Lab Environment

All labs are conducted in AB7/109 using the provided Ubuntu VMs. Make sure to save your work frequently and backup important files.

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