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| CPU boxes mounted in racks that can hold multiple servers. Each rack mounted server typically has its own power cord and network connection, but these servers often share one monitor and pointing device. |
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| Conserve even more space than rack mounted servers and each blade server typically looks like a card that fits into a blade enclosure. |
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| Large box with slots for blade servers and the box provides cooling fans , electrical power, connection to a shared monitor and pointing device, and even network connectivity, depending on the blade enclosure. |
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| Let other programs communicate with the computer hardware, take requests from the software the users runs and translate them into low level requests that the hardware can understand and carry out. |
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1980
First operating system for the very successful IBM PC family of computers. Lotus 1-2-3 was to MS-DOS in 1981 what Visicalc was to CP/M. Also in 1981 Microsoft introduced the first version of word for the PC. |
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| 1990, First useable version of graphical operating system for the PC. |
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Managing interactions with the CPU
Starting, Managing, and scheduling programs that handle I/O activities including device and networking activities
Handling basic computer security
Managing use of computers memory (RAM)
Managing priority levels assigned to programs and computer processes |
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| Windows systems the name of the kernel file. |
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| help ensure memory is used properly and there are no memory conflicts. |
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| When multiple programs are running the operating system manages the amount of time each is given by the CPU. For example, if there is one CPU and ten programs that want to access the CPU, the operating system will give each program a time slice on the CPU-as determined by the priority the CPU gives a particular program or process. |
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| Translates computer code to display text on a screen, or translates movements of a mouse into action. Contains the actual code to communicate with the chips on the device. this way if another piece of hardware is introduced into the computer, the operating system code does not have to change. |
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| Can men a word processor, spreadsheet, database, computer game, or many types of other applications. It sends a request to the operating system to execute the job. |
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programmers designed code to directly access hardware to improve overall application performance,
1.Drawbacks were memory is often required for directly managing the hardware.
2.Another drawback is incompatibility with other software that also needs to use the hardware or that uses the same memory block, which can cause crashes or hang-ups.
3. Another drawback is direct access to hardware devices makes a system more vulnerable to malicious software (malware) or an attacker. |
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Power-On-self-test
Performs start-up such as memory and hardware component tests. |
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NVRAM
Non-Volatile Random Access Memory |
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| Memory chip that does not lose its memory contents when the computer is turned off. |
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| Early PC's the BIOS was stored, information can only be turned on once. |
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API
Application Programming Interface |
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| Software designed to communicate with the application software and user. The API is program code that is like a specialized hook into the operating system, it translates requests from an application into code that the operating system kernel can understand and pass on to the hardware device drivers, and translates data from the kernel and device drivers so the application can use it. Also provides an interface to the BIOS, this is part of the operating system most visible to users. A word processing application may request to create a specific display of characters on the monitor,and the API translates the requests from the application to the kernel, another example is an email program to send a message through the operating system to a computer network or the internet. |
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| Basic Input/output System, which provides I/O functions to communicate with system devices such as the monitor, keyboard, and disks. Resides in the CMOS, so it can always present in the computer. It usually loads other operating systems components on startup. |
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| The core of the operating system that coordinates operating systems functions, such as control of memory, CPU access, and storage. Communicates with the BIOS, device drivers, and the API to perform these functions. It also interfaces with the resource managers. |
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| other functions and devices such as sound. |
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| Extreme processing power and speed to handle complex computations that are beyond the reach of other computers. |
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ISP
Internet Service Provider |
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| Requires computers capable of performing multiple tasks for many users at the same time. |
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| Popular operating system used by a single person based on Unix, and it also host web servers, mail servers. |
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| Used by engineers for graphical design or by editors in film design and animation. |
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| Computer and Operating Systems Characteristics |
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Time Sharing
Real Time
Multiuser |
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| Central computer system that is used by multiple users and application simultaneously, Mainframe computers. |
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| Clearing two million checks and updating their associated bank accounts |
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| Each process request is completed and the data returned before the next process is started. |
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| Newer approach to multi-user operations, multi-user mainframe. Only a small part of the work is done on the central computer or computers, the central multiuser computer may hold all the data files and may even perform some of the database functions or calculations required, but much of the work such as running programs is performed on the client side-on the computer at the user's desk. |
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| providing a host of scalable web-based applications and services over the internet or a private network that are used by clients through web browsers. There are many resources but they may appear as available from one unified resource. The user experiences programs and data as if they are installed on the user's computer, but only a small portion is installed on the local computer and all other resources are on servers and other devices in the cloud. |
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Private Cloud
Hosted private cloud
Public Cloud |
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| A technique that allows a computer to run two or more programs at the same time. |
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| Operating system hands over control to a program, sits back, and waits fro the program to hand control back to the operating system. |
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| Better method, operating system is in control of the operating system at all times. It executes a little bit of the code ata time, but immediately after the code executes it forces the program to relinquish control of the CPU back to the operating system. |
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| Operating system executes one program at a time. Found in computers with very limited processor capacity, PDA's, palmtop computers. |
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| Hybrid system, the system offers many of the device management functions of the multitasking operating system and it can load multiple application programs at once. It will execute only one of these programs at once. The operator will have to switch tot hat task, not used on newer PC's. |
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| RAN ON EARLY IBM computers that was called PC -DOS |
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| Pentium architecture became common, 32 bit operating system, eliminated 640KB memory and the 16 bit code. Features: Windows desktop and the Plug and Play |
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| Changes from Windows 95 to Windows 98 |
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Expanded PnP support
Automatic registry checks and repairs
Advanced power Management features
Support for new hardware standards such as Universal Serial Bus
Improved cooperative multitasking for 16 bit applications
Greater integration of internet and networking features |
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| Difference between Windows95/98 and Windows NT was the operating system kernel ran in this mode. Which protected it from problems created by a malfunctioning program or process. Gives the operating system an extra level of security from intruders, and prevents system crashes due to out of control applications. |
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| Integral part of the Windows NT security model. |
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PDC
Primary Domain controller |
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| In every domain, responsible for keeping all user names and passwords for all users who may want to contact the domain. Any other server that is part of the domain can request password and permission information from this PDC. |
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| Database that is used to store information about resources such as user accounts, computers, and printers, it groups resources at different levels for local and universal management. |
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| Security ssytem that enables two parties on an open network to communicate without interception by an intruder. |
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TCO
Total Cost of Ownership |
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| Total cost of owning a network, including hardware, software , and training, maintenance and user support costs. |
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| Windows XP, you must activate after installation by contacting Microsoft. This is used with the key-code during installation. |
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Has the ability to create accounts for different users who might use the operating system.
Like Windows 2000 can be used as a small server for up to 10 users.
New Experience feel |
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| Program Compatibility Wizard |
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| select the program you want run, select operating system, the select the options available from the wizard. |
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| Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
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Uses speech and pen capabilities and offers wireless communication. Super set of Windows XP
Customization
Tablet PC Input Panel
Microsoft Windows Journal |
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| Microsoft ended the sale of Windows XP, but will provide support until April 2014. |
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| Tighter security by after installation you must set up the server functions manually. |
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| Enable organizations to manage how users employ Windows-Based computers on their desktops. Employee productivity and network security is increased. |
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| Server Clustering Capabilities |
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A way to scale a server system when you need more CPU power and flexibility. Example, scale up Windows server 2003 R2, Enterprise edition and cluster two or more servers to appear to work as one large server.
Advantage is more CPU power, if one sever fails than its functions are picked up by another server |
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| Clustering Capabilities Versions |
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Windows Server 2003 R2:
Enterprise edition
DataCenter Edition |
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ADFS
Active Directory Federation Services |
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| Enables one sign on for both network and web-based resources. Like a middleman integrated into Active Directory. Handling security and authentication for different applications. |
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ADAM
Active Directory Application Mode |
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| Allows Active Directory and software applications to communicate. Provides coordination and authentication of users and user information through the Active Directory database. uses the same data about users as exist in the Active Directory. |
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| Enables you to simplify access to shared folders on a network by setting up folders to appear as though they are accessed from only one place. users do not have to know what server offers which shared folder. Constant back-ups for important files. |
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| Windows Server 2003 R2 can compile and run UNIX/Linux applications on a Windows server |
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| Servers are vital for providing data storage options, one server may ahve any combinations of storage devices including hard-disks, disk arrays, CD/CD Drives. |
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| File Server Resource Manager |
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help server managers determine how storage is used on a server and to better manage storage.
Quota Management
File screening Management
Storage Reports |
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Tool for managing storage area networks. Fast networks that contains components that can be shared for storage and for access to the storage.
1. Shared storage on servers or on clustered servers
2. Storage silos/arrays of multiple disks
3. Other storage media |
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| Windows Vista innovation for organizing files on the basis of information associated with those files, such as author, rating, date. A single association factor such as author, can be used or a combination of factors, such as author, creation date, and a particular keyboard. |
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Windows vista have the option of sharing network folders
3 levels of permission
1. reader
2. Editor or Contributor
3. Co-owner |
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| Reliability Features Windows Vista |
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Startup Repair Tool
New code to prevent interruptions
Self diagnosis for problems
Restart Manager
Service failure recovery |
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Microsoft is working to change coding structures at the foundation of the operating system to reduce the opportunities for attackers.
1. Comprehensive firewall
2. User Account protection
3. Built in security software to find and eliminate malware
4. Status information |
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UAP
User Account Protection |
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| New feature in Windows Vista intended to make user accounts more secure.Controlling permissions and limiting the software application that can be run from an account. |
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| Features of Windows Server 2008 |
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Active directory
Failover clustering
Hyper-V
SELF-HEALING NTFS
Server Core
Server Manager |
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| Runs validation tests on the servers you are going to cluster. It tests the software and hardware on each server and provides a report on how well failover clustering will run. |
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| It allows the server to run multiple independent operating systems at the same time such as Windows and Linux, allows server administrators to combine multiple virtual servers on one physical server. |
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| Utility runs in the background to correct hard disk problems. data is preserved and better reports are provided concerning the modifications made to the volume. |
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Designed for use in organizations that either have many servers, some of which need only to perform dedicated tasks but with outstanding stability or in environments where high security requirements require a minimal attack on the server.
Bare-bones installation that is meant to reduce hacker attacks to the operating system. |
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| Replaces the "Manager Your Server", "Configure your server", "Security Configuration Wizard found in the Windows Server 2003. Centralizes the features and provides one location to set up and deploy servers, add servers, check status of your servers and manage them. |
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Windows Server 2008 R2
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Shipped in october 2009 and its desktop counterpart, Windows 7.
Share the same core operating system.
Released with only with a 64 bit version and no plans for a 32 bit version. Support for the Itanium architecture would end with Windows Server 2008 R2. |
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Windows Server 2008 Enhanced Features
Page 94 |
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Integration with Windows 7
File Services Management
Scalability
Reliability
Virtualization
Web Platform updates |
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HPC
High Performance Computing
Page 94 |
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| Provides a management console that allows you to monitor and support thousands of processing cores in an efficient and highly productive environment. |
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| Multiple computers running Windows 7 can be connected on your home network to share their resources |
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Windows Media Center
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Substantially upgraded in Windows 7
Broadcast or Cable TV, even HDTV |
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Windows 7 support touch screen monitors using multitouch technology.
In Windows Vista you could only use 1 finger touch |
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Performance Improvements
Page 97 |
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| Windows 7 to use less memory and to run background services only when you need them, enhances the speed |
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| Speeds up your computer WHEN you low on memory, flash memory devices of up to 256 GB. |
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Windows Live Essentials
Page 98 |
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| messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie maker, not included with windows 7 but a free download from internet |
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Microsoft Security Essentials
page 98 |
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| Anti-virus software that can be downloaded for free, provides real time protection runs in the background to automatically check for viruses. |
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| easy and efficient way to listen to music |
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| Associated with your programs that are used everyday. |
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Peek, Shape, and Snap
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Peek allows you to view through open windows to the desktop. Point your mouse to the rectangle at the right edge of the task bar, and open all windows become transparent.
Shake- click on the title bar of a window that you want to access and shake the mouse, all the other windows are minimized, shake the mouse again and they reappear.
Snap-Allows you to resize or reposition a window by dragging it to the edge of your screen. Snap maximizes a window if you drag it to the top of the desktop. |
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Bourne Shell and the Bourne Again shell
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| Most popular UNIX shells, similar to the C programming language |
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| Network enabled, it is possible to run X window and all other application programs on a remote UNIX computer and remotely interact with your applications. Optional part of Unix versions |
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CPU's can be classified by
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Design Type
Speed
cache
Address Bus
Data Bus
Control bus
CPU Scheduling |
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Complex Instruction set Computing (CISC)
Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) |
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| Clock speed and CPU design are the factors that determine how fast operations are executed |
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| Difference between RISC and CISC |
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| Number of different instructions the chip can process |
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| List of commands the CPU can understand and carry out. |
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| Allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions from the operating system or application. |
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| Need a lot of hardware to carry out instructions, but does very little setup time. |
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EPIC
Explicitly Parallel instruction Computing
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| RISC processor evolvution, created as a joint project by intel and HP, enables the processor to handle massive numbers of operations at a time, as many as 20 operations at a time. |
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| Enables the chip to predict and speculate about which operations are likely in the future. |
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Advantage of RISC based Epic processor
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| It can build three instructions into a word, a word is a single communication with the processor and the CISC are traditionally one word. |
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Defines how fast the CPU can perform,
Internal clock speed-How many clock pulses or ticks are available. |
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External Clock Speed
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| Lower clock speed to communicate with the rest of the computer, the external clock speed is a fraction speed of the internal clock |
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| Runs at the same speed as the processor-Prevents the cpu waiitng on information to be dumped, this is where the data is temporarily stored until the external clock catches up. |
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| processor needs a number stored in the cache it will be in the level 1 |
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| Normally runs at the same speed as the external clock, is generally accessed faster than other memory in the computer, except for level 1 |
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| Separate chip, employ EPIC architecture |
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Internal communication pathway that specifies the source and target addresses for memory reads and writes. Runs at the external clock speed.
The width of the bus is the number of bits that can be used to address memory |
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| Allows computers components such as the CPU display adapter and main memory to share information. The number of bits in the bus indicates how many bits of data can be transferred from memory to the CPU or vice versa in one clock tick. |
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| CPU is kept informed of the status of resources and devices connected to the computer such as the memory and disk drives, the most basic information that is transported across the control bus is whether or not a particular resource is active and can be accessed. |
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Interrupt requests
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| Request to the processor to interrupt whatever it is doing to take care of a process. |
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| Determines which process to start given the multiple processes waiting to run |
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| Ability to run two or more processes known as threads at the same time |
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Most popular CPU's in use today are designed by intel
First line was the 8088 |
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Backward Compatibility
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| Means that a significant number of features from an older chip can function on a newer chip. |
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| Advanced Micro Devices, manufacture CPU's that compete with intel |
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| Found in Macintosh computers, CISC CPU's |
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| RISC Chips, used different instruction sets and a different general architecture than Motroola |
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| Scalable Processor Architecture-RISC processor designed by Sun Microsystems, 64 bit address |
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| Designed by DEC, Digital equipment corporation, purchased by Compaq, then purchased by HP, 64 BIT DATA BUS AND A 64 BIT ADDRESS BUS, Used in engineering and graphics |
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| Overall purpose is to create a structure for filing data-allocates locations on a disk for storage and it keeps a record of where specific information is kept. |
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| organizational structure that contains files and may additionally subdirectories under it. Connects names to the files that are stored on the disk. |
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| File characteristics stored with the filename in the disk directory, which specify certain storage and operational parameters associated with the file. |
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| The highest level directory with no directories above it in the structure of files and directories in a file system |
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Designate a folder
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| Windows operating systems use backslashes to designate a folder, but UNIX/Linux use a forward slash |
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| Software process that marks the location of disk tracks and sectors. |
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| Several circles around a disk, each track is divided into sections of equal size. |
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| Tracks divided into small segments |
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| Keep track of where specific files are stored on the disk.Divides the disk into logical blocks called clusters |
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| Allocation units in Windows systems, which in turn correlate to sectors, heads,and tracks on the disk. |
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FAT
File Allocation Table
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| Fixed portion of the disk to store data |
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NTFS
New Technology File Allocation System
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| Uses various locations on the disk to store a special type of file that is used for directory and file allocation information. File storage system that is native to Windows versions starting with Windows NT. |
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| Files that contain information about the actual data |
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| Process of blocking a group of tracks and sectors to be used by a particular file system such as FAT or NTFS |
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High-level Format
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| The partition contains the disk divisions and patterns needed by a particular operating system to store files. |
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| Using software to divide a hard disk into multiple drives for file storage. |
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| Low level format portion of the disk and are stored in special sections of the hard drive itself, seperete from the operating system |
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| Table containing information about each partition on a disk, such as the type of partition, size and location. |
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| The UNIX/Linux equivalent of a partition table |
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| the Unix/Linux and MAC OS X equivalent of the Windows Master Boot Record, the area of the hard disk that stores partition information for the disk. |
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MBR
Page 165
Consist of 4 elements |
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Boot program
Disk signature
partition Table
End of MBR Marker |
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| Used to partition and format additional free space |
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| Used to change the way a particular command operates. |
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| When a file is completely written to the disk the directory entry for the file is filled with all 1's, which means end of file. At this time the file directory entry for the file is updated with the total file size. |
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| Clusters are of a fixed length, and if a file does not match the space available in the clusters, you can end up with some unused space at the end of the cluster. |
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| Unusable are spots are marked in the FAT, these areas are never used for file storage, it then writes a root directory and file allocation table and the disk is ready for use. |
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| Identify the type of filename contained in each entry. Volume, directory, System, hidden, Read-Only, and Archive. Volume bit indicates a file system volume label or a nickname for the file system. |
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| Originally used by FAT16 which can be up to eight characters long followed by a period and an extension of three characters, examples are txt., doc., xls., |
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Extended in FAT16 an LFN
Can contain 255 characters
Not case sensitive
Cannot include characters "/\[] |
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| LFN characters are stored, coding system that allows for representation of any character in any language, it is possible to use most legitimate characters in Windows in a filename. |
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Advantage of LFN and Unicode
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| Can be read by other operating systems including Mac OS and Unix/Linux |
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| Starting with Windows 95 R2, all windows verions support FAT 32, designed to accommodate larger capacity disks than FAT16 and avoid the problem of cluster limitations. |
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| exFAT, proprietary file system, Microsoft introduced it for mobile personal storage needs to handle large files. Size of a FAT32 is 4GB minus one byte. |
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MFT
Master File Table
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| NFTS uses this to keep track of files and clusters, boot sector is located ahead, nothing more than a file system on the file system. |
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| Portable operating System Interface for unix support, this is incorporated into the NTFS |
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| Ability to keep a log or journal of file system activity, this is critical process should there be a power outage or hard disk failure. important information can be retrieved and restored, FAT does not offer this capability. |
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Distributed Link Tracking
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| Available in NTFS5 so that shortcuts you have created are not lost when you move files to another volume. |
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| NTS5 capability, to control how much disk space users can occupy. Disk quotas are a vital tool for disk capacity planning to ensure that there is enough disk space for all server operations and critical files. |
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| Utility, which is run from the command prompt, can detect and fix an extensive set of file system problems in FAT and NTFS systems. |
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Clean Installation
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| On a computer that either has no operating system installed or that has an operating system already installed but is overwritten by the installation. |
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Upgrade Installation
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| Computer that already has an earlier version of the operating system and the upgrade replaces the earlier version with a new version, often with the option to retain some or all of the original settings. |
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HALL.dll
Hardware Abstraction Layer driver
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| Offers specialized code needed by device drivers to talk to the computer's hardware also establish if there are multiple processors and if they are working. |
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| Early development software in which there are likely to be bugs and not all functionality is present. |
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| Software that has successfully passed the alpha test stage. |
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Release Candidate
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| Software in the final stage of testing by vendors and users before cutting an official release that is sold commercially. |
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RTM
Release to Manufacturing
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| Official release of the operating system onto production computers |
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Production Computer
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| Any computer used to perform real work, and which if it were to become unusable for any reason would cause an inconvenience or hinder workflow. |
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| Windows XP, Vista, and 7 a tool available on the operating system DVD/CD-ROM or as a download via the internet to check if your system hardware and software are ready for the new operating system |
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| Points to consider when backing up your information |
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Close all open programs and files before starting a backup
Make sure that you have the software needed to restore the backups under both the old and new operating systems.
Make sure that you actually make a full backup. |
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| Windows server 2003 uses this tool for backup |
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| SOFTWARE DESIGNED TO RUN ON DESKTOP SYSTEMS. PUT ON PRODUCTION COMPUTERS TO RUN THE TESTS. |
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| List that contains brand names and models for hardware and software supported by a windows operating system. |
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| Feature to download and install any critical updates along with any optional updates you want to use via the internet. |
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Keep in mind that you cannot upgrade Windows 95 or earlier operating system to Windows XP.
1. bACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE YOU START, INCLUDING THE REGISTRY
2. mAKE SURE THAT YOUR HARDWARE MATCHES THE RECOMMENDED HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS XP
3. CHECK HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY
4. OBTAIN ANY DRIVERS THAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU START. |
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Windows Vista Home basic
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| Windows Vista Home Basic through Ultimate come in 32 bit and 64 bit versions. Because Windows Vista is more demanding of the hardware, many Windows XP users have found it necessary to purchase new computers to move up to Windows Vista. Windows vista comes with many new security and warning features that can make it more complex for network connectivity and uninterrupted computing. |
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Comparison between Windows vista and 7
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| A ll Windows 7 Editions except Starter Edition (32bit only), come in 32 and 64 bit versions. The user's direct experience of security in Windows 7 is toned down from Windows Vista, in that it requires less user intervention, however the actual security is strengthened. |
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Two approaches to upgrading to Windows 7
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1. To go frommone edition of Windows 7 to a more full-featured edition through Windows Anytime Upgrade for Windows 7
2. Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista to Windows 7 |
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Upgrades to Windows 7
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| There is no true path from Windows XP to Windows 7 |
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Upgrade Windows server 2008
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| Performing an upgrade to Windows server 2008 is similar to performing a clean install, but existing application and data are retained. |
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| Available in free open source and commercial distributions. |
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