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Chapter 36: System Architecture

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Learning objectives​

  • Explain the main ideas and vocabulary in System Architecture.
  • Work through the source examples for System Architecture without depending on raw chunk order.
  • Use System Architecture as selective reference when learner modules point back to Ostep.

Prerequisites​

  • Earlier prerequisite concepts leading into Chapter 36: System Architecture.

Module targets​

  • module-04-file-systems-io

AI companion modes​

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Source-of-truth note​

This unit is anchored to Ostep and the source chapter "Chapter 36: System Architecture". Use external resources only to clarify, extend, or modernize details without replacing the chapter's conceptual spine.

External enrichment​

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Source provenance​

  • Primary source: Ostep
  • Source chapter 36: Chapter 36: System Architecture
  • Raw source file: 165-36-1-system-architecture.md
  • Raw source file: 166-36-3-the-canonical-protocol.md
  • Raw source file: 167-36-5-more-efficient-data-movement-with-dma.md
  • Raw source file: 168-36-7-fitting-into-the-os-the-device-driver.md
  • Raw source file: 169-36-8-case-study-a-simple-ide-disk-driver.md

Source access​

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