Introduction to Operating Systems | IIT Madras - #13 Create, Execute & Exit from a Process | Introduction to Operating Systems

Welcome to 'Introduction to Operating Systems' course ! This lecture details the process lifecycle, focusing on creation, execution, and termination. It begins by explaining process creation using the fork() system call, emphasizing the duplication of the page table and the concept of copy-on-write (COW). It then discusses the execution of new programs through the exec() system call, highlighting the steps involved in loading the program into memory and setting up the user stack. Finally, the lecture explains process termination, differentiating between voluntary termination using exit() and involuntary termination using the kill() system call. NPTEL Courses permit certifications that can be used for Course Credits in Indian Universities as per the UGC and AICTE notifications. To understand various certification options for this course, please visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106144 #ProcessLifecycle #fork #exec #exit #kill