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Thomas Edison Associates
Report on how to install and optimizing Operating System Software
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1. Explain the purposes of an operating system and identify four operating systems
Answer:
An Operating System is a software which provides an interface between the user and the computer hardware and
software. We cannot operate a computer without an Operating System. It has graphical user interface, Disk
formatting utilities and so on. Examples for Operating System are : Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Linux and Apple Mac.
2. Explain and distinguish between batch system, real-time system, multi-tasking systems
Answer:
An Operating System can perform lots of different functions and we can classify the main categories as three.
The first one is Batch System which contains instructions to load software installed on the PC and control the
boot process. In real time system we can operate the computer by entering key strokes and the Operating System
will perform certain functions assigned to them. The final category is Multi Tasking systems which contains
features to perform multiple tasks simultaneously such as running two different programs at a time.
3. Identify and explain four basic functions of operating system, including file system, memory
management, process scheduling
Answer:
The basic function of an Operating System is to control all the Hardware and Software installed in a
computer. We can't even install a software without the help of an Operating System. The Operating
System acts as a middleman between the user and the computer. It allows the user to install software
he need and control the functions of Hardware components.
Another important function is manage
the storage of files in a Hard Drive using a File System. A File System contains a specific structure in
order to store the data in the Hard Disk effectively. It helps to access the data we need more faster
and efficiently. It also helps the user to use the maximum space from the hard disk without wasting too
much storage space. Examples for File System are NTFS, FAT.
Its so important to allocate the
available system memory effectively for each tasks in order to provide maximum performance which is
done by an Operating System. Operating Systems are designed to manage the System Memory
cleverly. Process Scheduling is a excellent function provided by the Operating System. We can
schedule a particular task at our convenient time wit the help of an Operating System like reboot the
PC after 2 hour, Defragment the Hard Disk and Scanning for Viruses and so on.
4. How can you optimize an operating system for your PC. document any adjustment
recommendations
Answer:
The use of computer differs from one user to another. So that we can optimize the Operating
System according to the user in order to get the maximum performance. Some software will
start when you start (Boot) the computer. As the number of Start-up Programs increases
automatically the PC performance will slow down. We can disable unwanted programs at
Start-up in order to get maximum speed from the PC. The steps to do that will differ in each
Operating System. Another optimizing technique is to disable unwanted Operating System
Services which is running in the background. Its recommended to Defragment the hard disk in
a regular basis and clean up the temporary files which will maintain the PC performance.
5. Document the new system according to organizational requirements in a professional
report
Operating System: Ubuntu 8.10
Mother Board: GIGABYTE GA-8SKML
Processor: Intel Celeron 1.7 Ghz clock frequency
System Memory: 384 MB
BIOS: AWARD Software Inc. Release 28/08/2008
Monitor: IBM Think Vision
CD Drive manufacturer: Samsung
Floppy drive: Sony MPF 920-1
Mouse: DOLPHIN 2000 With 400dpi, PS/2 TYPE, 3 Buttons
Keyboard: TSUNAMI PS/2 Standard Keyboard
PS/2 Ports: 2 Rear
USB Ports: 2 Front and 2 Rear
Parallel Port: 1 LPT1 Rear
Serial Port: 1 Rear
Video Port: 1 Rear
Audio ports: Microphone Port Front And Rear, 2 Speaker Ports Rear
6. Benchmark the performance of the operating system and save as a report in your folder
'Netintro – (Name)
Unfortunately we could not benchmark the performance of the PC which we have installed
Ubuntu 8.10 due to lack of time. We had faced lots of issues while installing the Operating
System a and it took the majority of our time in order to resolve those issues.
Project
Install and test a new operating system such as Windows 7 or XP
We have installed Ubuntu 8.10 in a PC which has all the required hardware needs. The
installation didn't start because the CD Rom was not working correctly. We changed
the CD ROM drive twice in order to start the installation. Installation was started fine
but stuck on 44%. We restarted the installation once again and it worked fine.
Identify and demonstrate management of virtual memory
Virtual Memory is part of the Hard disk which assigned for the use of System Memory
just like the RAM do. If the System Memory is full automatically the programs will load
in the Virtual Memory. We can change the Virtual Memory settings in Windows XP
Operating System by go to the System Properties and click on the Advanced tab the
click on Settings button under Performance.
Obtain from vendors websites and advise technical specifications and system
requirements
Determine and apply knowledge of licencing, hardware and security requirements
nstall, configure and test the operating system software in accordance with installation
procedures and organisational requirements
Optimise the system to meet organisational requirements and bench test.
Install the operating system with minimal disruption to client or users
Provide one-to-one instruction about changes to the client or users as required
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