PACE-IT: Operation System Features

Windows operating system features.

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– 32-bit vs. 64-bit operating system.

– File structure.

– Core components.

– Upgrade path.

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32-bit vs. 64-bit operating system.Windows operating system features.

32-bit OS vs. 64-bit operating system.

– Dependent on hardware.» Processor and motherboard.

– 32-bit operating system (OS).» Max addressable RAM is 4 GB.» Can only run 32-bit software.» Was most common in the past.» Is not as robust as 64-bit.

– 64-bit OS.» Max addressable RAM is 192 GB.» Can run both 32-bit and 64-bit software.» Is becoming the most common OS.» Far more robust and faster at multitasking.


32-bit OS vs. 64-bit operating system.Windows operating system features.

OS Version RAM 32-Bit RAM 64-Bit Max ProcessorsXP

Home 4 GB N/A 1Professional 4 GB N/A 1

Media Center 4 GB N/A 164-bit Pro 4 GB 128 GB 2

VistaHome Basic 4 GB 8 GB 1

Home Premium 4 GB 16 GB 1Business 4 GB 128 GB 2

Enterprise 4 GB 128 GB 2Ultimate 4 GB 128 GB 2

7Starter 2 GB N/A 1

Home Premium 4 GB 16 GB 1Professional 4 GB 192 GB 2Enterprise 4 GB 192 GB 2Ultimate 4 GB 192 GB 2

File structure.Windows operating system features.

File structure.

– FAT (file allocation table).» How files and data are distributed on the hard

drive.» Legacy, was developed in 1977.» Original development was 8-bit.

– Limited capabilities.» Max partition = 4 GB.» Max file size = 2 GB.

– FAT32.» 32-bit implementation.» Common usage today is in removable media.» Better capabilities, but still limited; max partition

= 32 GB and max file size of 4 GB.» No file level security.


File structure.

– NTFS (New Technology File System).

» Microsoft proprietary.» More secure; allows for native drive encryption as

well as file and folder permissions.» More efficient than FAT32.» Native compression.» Some fault tolerance; NTFS can recognize and

recover from some disk related errors without user intervention.

» Larger capacity; allows for much larger drives and file sizes.


Core components.Windows operating system features.

Core components.

– Administrative tools.» Available from the Control Panel; it is used to

configure and troubleshoot the system.

– Backup.» Used to backup data and systems; it can assist in

the recovery efforts after a system has crashed.

– Compatibility mode.» Used to run programs that need an earlier version

of the OS to operate correctly.

– Event viewer.» Applet that checks system logs for errors and

events.


Core components.

– Join domain.» Allows a system to join a network that has central

controls and permissions.

– Offline files.» User can take a file offline and, when reconnected

to the network, the file is re-synced.

– System restore.» Rolls a system back to a previous state; files are

not affected; useful for when an installation causes a stability issue.

– Windows defender.» Protects against malware.


Core components.

– Windows firewall.» Stand alone software firewall that protects a PC

from attacks.

– Aero.» Graphics enhancement introduced in Windows

Vista and improved on in Windows 7.

– User Account Control (UAC).» Security control introduced in Vista; it separates

administrative control from normal user accounts.

– Gadgets.» Mini-programs (apps) that can be added to the

sidebar in Windows Vista and to the desktop in Windows 7.


Core components.

– BitLocker.» Whole drive encryption; very secure. Cannot use

compression with encryption; you get one or the other.

– Shadow Copy.» Used by Windows OS to create a copy of a file,

even when the file is in use; can be configured to store the copy in almost any location.

– ReadyBoost.» Windows component that allows the use fast

external storage (think USB) to act as as additional RAM to boost system performance. The external storage must be configured for ReadyBoost.


Upgrade path.Windows operating system features.

Upgrade path.

– Upgrade.» Moving from one edition or version of an OS to another;

all programs and files are retained.» Old system information is retained in windows.old file.

– Upgrade path.» XP can be upgraded to Vista.» Vista can be upgraded to 7.» XP cannot be upgraded directly to 7.» 32-bit can only be upgraded to 32-bit.» 64-bit can only be upgraded to 64-bit.» Can only upgrade to the same edition or higher (e.g.,

home premium to home premium).

– Moving to a new physical box.» Windows Easy Transfer: consumer grade tool that eases

the transition to a new PC.» User State Migration Tool: enterprise grade transition

tool that can be highly customized and automated.


What was covered.Windows operating system features.

The 32-bit OS has severe RAM limitations; was the standard in the past. The 64-bit OS is more robust and flexible.

Topic

32-bit vs. 64-bit operating system.

Summary

FAT is now legacy; its only practical use is in removable media. NTFS is more secure and fault tolerant.File structure.

Many components are common across different versions and editions of Windows OS; as the OS matures, more core components are added.Core components.

32-bit to 32-bit and 64-bit to 64-bit only; upgrades must be to same edition or higher. XP cannot be upgraded directly to Windows 7.

Upgrade path.

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