Question - What do understand by Kernel?
Answer -
Unix operating system is basically divided into three parts, namely, the kernel, the shell, and the commands and utilities. Kernel serves as the heart of the Unix operating system which does not deal directly with the user but rather acts as a separate interactive program for users logged in.
It performs the following functions:
- Interacts with the hardware
- Perform tasks like memory management, file management, and task scheduling.
- Control computer resources
- Helps to allot resources to different tasks and users.