Virtual Laboratory

Virtual laboratory
Operating Systems Design – 19CS2106S

Remote Linux server Login Credentials
1. Teaching Operating Systems Design Using Virtual Platforms and Linux:

Physical distances and the lack of resources make us unable to perform experiments, especially when they involve
sophisticated instruments and operating system kernel development. Operating systems design course teach students much
more when they provide hands-on kernel-level development experience with a real operating system called xv6, a simple
Unix-like teaching operating system. However, enabling a large class of students to do kernel development can be difficult.
To address this problem, we created a virtual kernel development environment in which operating systems can be
developed, debugged, and rebooted in a shared computer facility without affecting other users. Using virtual machines and
remote display technology, our virtual kernel development laboratory enables even distance learning students at remote
locations to participate in kernel development projects with on campus students. We have successfully deployed and using
our virtual kernel development environment together with the open-source Linux kernel to provide kernel-level project
experiences for over two thousand students in the introductory operating systems design course at K L University.
2. Xv6 is a re-implementation of the classic Dennis Richie's and Ken Thompson's UNIX V6 for MIT Operating System course.
UNIX was originally written in K&R C for the PDP-11. Xv6 is a modernized version of that, written in ANSI C for the Intel x86
processor, keeping the original UNIX philosophy of simplicity.
1. Very small codebase. As being educational, it focuses on how an OS should work instead of implementing everything.
A single programmer can easily overview it's entire codebase.
2. K.I.S.S. Uses clear and simple algorithms only, most sources are no longer than few hundred lines.
3. Minimal Assembly. Most of the code is written in ANSI C.
4. Uses protected mode. It abstracts the x86 architecture away with minimal lines of code, and it does not rely on BIOS.
5. Fairly modern. It supports IOAPIC, LAPIC etc. It does not use obsolete devices such as floppies like other tutorials do.
6. Fairly sophisticated. It uses paging for virtual address spaces, and it is a multitasking OS with multiprocessing (SMP)
support.
7. Fully functional. Unlike most tutorials and bare-bones, Xv6 really implements everything that has to be implemented
in a working kernel.
8. Easy to understand. Has a great commentary book, that also points out which parts of the kernel should be
refactored for a real-life OS and how.
3. Remote Linux server Setup: CentOS -7, 16 Core Xeon Processor, 32 GB RAM, I TB Storage.
4. Benefits of Virtual labs
Virtual labs provide multiple benefits for all the stakeholders.
For Students
1. Anytime, anywhere access to the lab applications, regardless of user platform
2. Use of personal devices to access the virtual lab computer
3. Use of the same virtual lab computer all semester, settings and data will not be deleted each night.
For Instructors
1. Uniform platform for all students
2. Customized virtual lab for each course
3. Quick changes/updates/customization
4. Free virtual lab computer for the instructor
For IT Staff
1. More satisfied instructors
2. Fewer customization requests
3. Good or better security with fewer restrictions
For the University
1. Uniform lab access for on-campus and distance-learning students
2. More effective use of limited physical spaces
3. Greater flexibility to introduce new courses
4. Reduces costs associated with computer refreshes and software licenses
5. Instructions to students
1. Collect login ID and password from the Administrator/lab instructor
2. After first login, you will be forced to change the password, new password should be of 8 characters and re-login.
Don’t reveal password to others. You are responsible for the activities done under your credentials.
3. It is recommended for all students to install Linux along with windows (Dual booting) in their laptop/PC.
4. Students should use putty to connect the remote Linux server.
Public IP Address:103.206.105.92. In the campus, use Private IP: 192.168.2.52
5. In windows, download from https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/w64/putty.exe
Run and use public IP Address:103.206.105.92. Enter the login ID, Password. Use port no: 985.
Install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, openSUSE or Ubuntu for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10
6. In any RPM based Linux: Fedora, Centos, Redhat, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and openSUSE, Open the terminal,
connect to the remote Linux server by typing
Command ssh remote_username@remote_host -p port_number.
$ssh osd-1900xxxxx @103.206.105.92 -p 985
Enter the login ID, Password and Port number.
In any Debian based Linux: Ubuntu, kali, Debian GNU,
Issue the below Command to install Putty # sudo apt-get install putty
Enable the ssh service by typing #sudo systemctl enable ssh
Start the ssh service by typing #sudo systemctl start ssh
7. After installing, go to Unity Dash or the application menu and find the application putty or Run it from the terminal
using “putty” as command. For Host name or IP Address, enter 103.206.105.92, port number 985 and click open.
Enter login credentials
8. Use nano editor for typing and saving the programs in the Linux server. ^o for save and ^e for exit
$nano program.c
6. FTP server: A dedicated FTP server, a sharable directory, VSFTP was installed for the purpose of hosting files such as lab
experiments/Manuals, Pre-class recorded videos, class notes, materials, and books. ftp://192.168.2.52 or
ftp://103.206.105.92 using anonymous login
7. Faculty login id’s/Home Directories:
/home/osd-faculty
osd-ali3132 osd-jhansi5262 osd-mvv1834
osd-aroy5458 osd-jyothsna5958h osd-psk3509
osd-bsd4940 osd-kiran3168 osd-pyl4795
osd-bty3531 osd-ksw3841 osd-ramesh4480
osd-bvb2843 osd-ktr3511 osd-sb1424
osd-chmk4400 osd-kvrt5730 osd-sridevi4592
osd-daya5735 osd-madhukar6255h osd-ss6282
osd-dbc6300 osd-mahesh5937h osd-sumitra5902h
osd-gp3658 osd-mallaiah6239h osd-tsrk4050
osd-gps6040 osd-mlp4277 osd-vb5250
osd-guna5068 osd-msm5949 osd-vm5254
osd-hka6253 osd-msp4756 osd-vn3934
osd-hus5142 osd-mvn4093
8. Faculty and students can verify the stored programs using the same login-ID and password. Open windows
explorer, in the address bar type ftp://192.168.2.52 or ftp://103.206.105.92 and right click login As …
9. CSE Students login id’s/Home Directories:
Pool 1 comprising Lab Sections 1 to 3
/home/osd-pool1
osd-190030004 osd-190030339 osd-190030742 osd-190031154 osd-190031476 osd-190031742
osd-190030305 osd-190030656 osd-190031126 osd-190031442 osd-190031718
/home/osd-pool2
/home/osd-pool3
/home/osd-pool4
/home/osd-pool5
/home/osd-pool6
/home/osd-pool7
/home/osd-pool8
ECSE Students login id’s/Home Directories:
/home/osd-ecm
KLU – HYD CSE Students login id’s/Home Directories:
hyd1 comprising Sections 1 and 2
/home/osd-hyd1
Hyd2 comprising Sections 3 and 5
/home/osd-hyd2

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