CS311 OPERATING
SYSTEMS
Assignment 2
Semester 1, 2025
Learning Outcomes
This assignment will test your knowledge of the following:
1. Solve synchronization problems inherent in inter-process communication and multi-threaded
applications.
2. Evaluate
various
techniques
for
efficient
management
of
resources.
Assignment Weighting (15%)
Due Date: 8.00pm - Sunday 18th May, 2025
operating
system
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CS311 Assignment 2
Section A: Virtualization Software
Part 1: Using Virtualization technology (Oracle VirtualBox), demonstrate the following tasks:
a. Configure a virtual machine (VM01) to deploy Android OS with Internet access. You
can select 32-bit/64-bit operating systems. Apply appropriate resources (ram, cpu,
video graphics, network settings).
b. Explore the Device Care feature on the virtual Android device, demonstrating battery,
storage, memory, and performance management, and security settings.
c. Simulate downloading an app such as Candy Crush and show the impact on
performance (memory and cpu usage) and the necessary strategies to optimize overall
user experience.
Part 2: Using Virtualization technology (Oracle VirtualBox), demonstrate the following tasks:
a. Install Windows Server 2022 (Desktop Experience) on a virtual machine labelled
VM02. Use host only or internal network adapter.
b. During setup, select custom & partition 256gb into 128gb each. Note: this may create
additional partitions as reserved. Use administrator password: SecureIT!!
c. Configure the domain name as “Sxxxxxxx.com”. (Use the group Leaders ID).
d. Assign a Class C Network Address - For instance:
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
IP Address:
192.168.X.X
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:
192.168.X.X
Preferred DNS:
192.168.X.X
Extend the disk partition to increase an additional 64GB.
Configure virtual memory to use 2GB for page caching.
Provision the OS to implement a storage pool with RAID (Redundant Array of
Independent Disks) on the server. Choose the appropriate RAID level (e.g., RAID 1 for
mirroring or RAID 5 for striping with parity) and explain the benefits of your choice
for data redundancy and performance.
Secure the disk using BitLocker drive encryption. Ensure to save the recovery keys and
store them safely.
Demonstrate the process of unlocking the encrypted drive with the recovery key.
Part 3: Using Virtualization technology (Oracle VirtualBox), demonstrate the following tasks:
a. Install a Client OS (Windows 10/11) labelled VM03 and join the Client to the Server
created in Part 2 above.
b. Login with appropriate credentials.
c. Map the storage pool to the client OS so that clients can securely save the data.
d. Test the RAID setup by simulating disk failure and verifying data integrity and
recovery.
e. Evaluate the use of RAID, Storage Pools, BitLocker, Virtual Memory(Paging) and disk
partitioning.
Due Date: Sunday -18th May, 2025
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CS311 Assignment 2
Section B: Critical Analysis & Thinking
Scenario 1
Consider the following snapshot of a system in which five resources A,B, C, D, and E are
available. The system contains a total of 2 instances of A, 1 instance of resource B, 1 instance
of resource C, 2 instances of resource D and 1 instance of resource E.
P0
P1
P2
P3
Allocation
A
B
C
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D
1
0
1
0
E
0
0
0
0
Request
A
B
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
C
0
1
0
1
D
0
0
0
0
E
1
1
1
1
Available
A
B
C
2
1
1
D
2
E
1
a. Convert this matrix representation to a resource allocation graph.
b. Use the deadlock detection algorithm to determine whether the system contains a
deadlock.
c. Which processes are involved in a deadlock?
Scenario 2
Consider the following resource allocation graph:
a. Convert it to the matrix representation (i.e., Allocation , Request and Available).
b. Do a step by step execution of the deadlock detection algorithm. For each step, add and
remove the directed edges, and redraw the resource allocation graph.
c. Is there a deadlock? If there is a deadlock, which processes are involved?
Due Date: Sunday -18th May, 2025
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CS311 Assignment 2
Submission Requirements:
1. This assignment is to be completed in groups of 2. You are required to submit a single
pdf document with a filename as “SXXXXXXXX_SXXXXXXXX_A2” where
SXXXXXXXX is your actual student number to the Assignment 2 Dropbox. Indicate
the percentage contribution of each member (For instance, 100%) in the cover page.
2. For Section A: Part 1, Use a screen recording software (Camtasia, Clipchamp, Screen
Recorder, Filmora or similar) with captions/voice narrations. Use subheadings and
create a video link.
3. For Section A: Part 2 & 3 use either: a detailed screenshot with explanation OR Use a
screen recording software (Screen Recorder, Camtasia, Filmora or similar) and insert a
video link to the pdf file solution. Use subheadings where possible.
4. For Section B: Provide all workings and graph the diagrams appropriately. Use APA
or Harvard Referencing style for your work.
5. Late submissions and extensive use of AI and paraphrasing tools will attract penalties.
6. Use the marking rubric (attached in the next section) as a guide to ensure quality
submission.
Academic Integrity Notice:
Each group must complete and submit their own original work. Plagiarism, use of unauthorized
AI tools, or any academic dishonesty will result in a ZERO (0) mark and disciplinary action.
Discussions are allowed, but sharing your assignment files or drafts is strictly prohibited. Both
parties will be penalized equally if copying is detected. All misconduct is recorded in the
University’s central database and may lead to further penalties.
ALL THE BEST ☺
Due Date: Sunday -18th May, 2025
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CS311 Operating Systems | Semester I 2025
Assignment 2 Weighting 15%
CS311 Assignment 2 Mr. Jashvir Bir | E: jashvir.bir@usp.ac.fj
Enter Marker's Name & Email:
Section
Requirements
a.Configure a virtual machine (VM01) to deploy
Android OS with Internet access. You can select 32bit/64-bit operating systems. Apply appropriate
resources (ram, cpu, video graphics, network settings).
Exemplary - Capstone Proficient - Milestone Marginal - Benchmark
(4.5 / 5.0)
(3.5 / 4.0)
(2.5 / 3.0)
Adequa tel y confi gured
requi rements . La ck of
deta i l ed expl a na ti on.
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
Una bl e to confi gure
a ny s etti ngs .
Mi s confi gura ti on of
vi rtua l s etti ngs .
5
1
Accura tel y expl ored a l l
fea tures . Deta i l ed
expl a na ti on provi ded.
Adequa tel y expl ored
s ome fea tures . La ck of
deta i l ed expl a na ti on.
Pa rti a l l y expl ored s ome
fea tures .
Una bl e to confi gure
a ny s etti ngs .
Mi s confi gura ti on of
vi rtua l s etti ngs .
5
1
Accura tel y a ppl i ed a l l
s etti ngs . Downl oa di ng
a pps , i mpa ct on
performa nce, s tra tegi es
di s cus s ed.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed. La ck of
di s cus s i on.
Una bl e to perform
the requi rements .
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mi s confi gura ti on.
5
1
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s etti ngs . Abl e to
s ucces s ful l y i ns ta l l the
Server a nd pa rti ti on a s
requi red.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
Incompl ete work.
5
1
Accura tel y a ppl i ed a l l
s etti ngs . doma i n s etup
s ucces s ful l y wi th na mi ng
conventi on.Di s k
pa rti ti oni ni ng a nd
vi rtua l memory
provi s i oned.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
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doma i n. Defa ul t
s etti ngs a ppl i ed.
5
1
Accura tel y confi gured a l l
requi rements . Deta i l ed
expl a na ti on provi ded.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
Incompl ete work.
Ina ccura te s etti ngs
a ppl i ed.
5
2
Accura tel y confi gured a l l
requi rements . Deta i l ed
expl a na ti on provi ded.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
Incompl ete work.
Ina ccura te s etti ngs
a ppl i ed.
5
1
Accura tel y confi gured a l l
requi rements . Deta i l ed
expl a na ti on provi ded.
Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
s ome s etti ngs .
Li mi ted confi gura ti on
a ppl i ed.
Incompl ete work.
Ina ccura te s etti ngs
a ppl i ed.
5
1
Onl y a few concepts
eva l ua ted.
Incompl ete work.
Eva l ua ti on not
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5
1
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a ppl i ed.
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RAG. Not a ttempted.
5
1
settings.
c.Simulate downloading an app such as Candy Crush
and show the impact on performance (memory and cpu
usage) and the necessary strategies to optimize overall
user experience.
a.Install Windows Server 2022 (Desktop Experience) on
a virtual machine labelled VM02. Use host only or
internal network adapter.
b.During setup, select custom & partition 256gb into
128gb each. Note: this may create additional partitions
as reserved. Use administrator password: SecureIT!!
c.Configure the domain name as “Sxxxxxxx.com”. (Use
the group Leaders ID).
d.Assign a Class C Network Address - For instance:
IP Address: 192.168.X.X
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:192.168.X.X
Preferred DNS:192.168.X.X
Section A
Part 2 e.Extend the disk partition to increase an additional
64GB.
f.Configure virtual memory to use 2GB for page
caching.
g.Provision the OS to implement a storage pool with
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) on the
server. Choose the appropriate RAID level (e.g., RAID 1
for mirroring or RAID 5 for striping with parity) and
explain the benefits of your choice for data redundancy
and performance.
h.Secure the disk using BitLocker drive encryption.
Ensure to save the recovery keys and store them safely.
i.Demonstrate the process of unlocking the encrypted
drive with the recovery key.
a.Install a Client OS (Windows 10/11) labelled VM03
and join the Client to the Server created in Part 2 above.
b.Login with appropriate credentials.
(%)
Accura tel y confi gured a l l
requi rements . Deta i l ed
expl a na ti on provi ded.
b.Explore the Device Care feature on the virtual
Section A Android device, demonstrating battery, storage,
Part 1 memory, and performance management, and security
Enter Student ID
Unsatisfactory Rate/Mark
(2.0 / 1.0 / 0)
(0 - 5)
c.Map the storage pool to the client OS so that clients
Section A
can securely save the data.
Part 3
d.Test the RAID setup by simulating disk failure and
verifying data integrity and recovery.
a.Convert this matrix representation to a resource
allocation graph.
Eva l ua ted wi th cri ti ca l
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a na l ys i s s upported by
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l i mi ted s upporti ng da ta .
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s etti ngs . Succes s ful l y a bl e
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to convert to RAG.
b.Use the deadlock detection algorithm to determine
whether the system contains a deadlock.
c.Which processes are involved in a deadlock?
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s etti ngs . Succes s ful l y a bl e Adequa tel y a ppl i ed onl y
to us e dea dl ock detecti on
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s etti ngs . Succes s ful l y a bl e
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to convert to ma tri x
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repres enta ti on a nd a ppl y
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5
2
Few s ubmi s s i on
gui del i nes fol l owed.
Incorrect fi l e
s ubmi tted.
Incompl ete work.
La ck of qua l i ty
i ma ges .vi deos .
Mi s s i ng references
or hyperl i nks .
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1
Total Percentage Attained out of 15
65
15.00%
e.Evaluate the use ofRAID, Storage Pools, BitLocker,
Virtual Memory(Paging) and disk partitioning.
Section B a.Convert it to the matrix representation (i.e.,
Allocation , Request and Available).
b.Do a step by step execution of the deadlock
detection algorithm. For each step, add and remove the
directed edges, and redraw the resource allocation
graph.
c.Is there a deadlock? If there is a deadlock, which
processes are involved?
Overall Submission (CoverPage, Reference, Spelling & Grammar
Check, Hyperlinks, Quality, Submission)
Due Date: Sunday -18th May, 2025
Profes s i ona l l y
documented wi th cover
pa ge, fi l ena me,qua l i ty of
Mos t of the s ubmi s s i on
i ma ges / vi deos , ca pti ons ,
gui del i nes a re fol l owed.
error free, properl y
referenced & hyperl i nks
worki ng. Submi tted on
Award zero for Highly Plagiarised cases : (Partial Marks - Significantly plagiarised or paraphrased)
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