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A 32-bit processor can utilize about how much memory (RAM)?
~4GB
How much memory can a 65-bit OS utilize?
2^64 = ~17bil GB.
Another term for 32-bit?
x86
Another term for 64-bit?
x64
Where are apps stored in a 64-bit windows OS?
32-bit apps: \program files x86
65-bit apps: \program files
Apple iOS is based on what core operating system?
Unix.
Does chrome OS automatically update?
Yes
Do netbooks play dvds or have windows media center?
No
What is IIS web server?
Internet information server.
Windows 7 Starter
Description
Built for netbooks No dvd/windows media player No windows aero No ICS (internet connection sharing) No IIS Web Server No enterprise technologies - no domain connection, Bitlocker, EFS, etc. max 2 GB RAM Only 32-bit
Windows 7 Home Premium
Description
The consumer edition
DVDs, aero, ICS, IIS
No enterprise tech
- no domain connection, Bitlocker, EFS, etc.
x64 version supports 16GB RAM and 2 physical processors.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Description
Complete functionality
Domain support, Remote Desktop, EFS, Bitlocker, etc
x64 supports 192 GB RAM
Same features as windows 7 enterprise but for home users.
Windows 7 Professional
Description
All same as home premium AND
Can connect to windows domain
Supports Remote Desktop host and EFS
NO Bitlocker
x64 version supports 192 GB RAM
Windows 7 Enterprise
Description
Sold only with volume licenses
- designed for large orgs
Multilingual User Interface Package
Bitlocker Drive encryption
- under Control Panel
Windows 7 x86 minimum requirements
CPU 1 GHz
Mem 1 GB ram
Free disk space 16 GB
Video - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
Windows 7 x64 minimum requirements
Cpu 1 ghz
Mem 2 Gbit ram
Free disk space 20 Gbit
Video - directX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
Windows 8 and 8.1
Description
Began 2012
No traditional start button
Windows 8.1 was a free update to windows 8 and not an upgrade. 2013.
Mainstream support ended Jan 9, 2018.
Extended support until Jan 10, 2023.
Core, Pro and Enterprise.
Windows 8/8.1 Core
Description
x86 and x64
MS account integration into OS.
Windows Defender.
WMP
Windows 8/8.1 Pro
Description
Full support for Bitlocker and EFS.
- full disk and file-level encryption.
Join a windows domain
- support for IT management.
Group policy support
- centralized management of Windows devices.
Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise.
Description
Large volume licenses
Adds enterprise features.
- applocker
- windows to go
- directaccess
- branchcache
All other features as well.
Windows 8/8.1 processor requirements
PAE (Physical address extension)
- allows 32-bit processors to use more than 4gig of ram.
NX (NX processor bit)
- protect against malicious software.
SSE2 (streaming SIMD Extensions 2)
- a standard processor instruction set
- used by third-party applications and drivers.
Windows 8/8.1 minimum requirements
Same as windows 7 except for
- PAE
- NX
- SSE2
Windows 10 description
A single platform for all types of computers
Released 2015
First year all upgrades were free.
Called a “service”
- periodic updates instead of new versions.
Windows 10 Home
Integration with MS account
- onedrive backup
Windows defender
Cortana
Windows 10 Pro
Remote Desktop host
- remote control each computer.
Bitlocker
- FDE (full disk encryption)
Join a windows domain
- group policy management.
Windows 10 Education and Enterprise
Similar, volume licenses
Applocker
- control apps
Branchcache
- remote site file caching
Granular user experience (UX) control
- for kiosks and workstation customization.
Max ram allowed in Windows 10 Home x64?
128 gb
Pro and education are 2048.
Max ram allowed in windows 10 x86?
4 GB
What is EFS?
Encryption file system.
Built into NTFS.
Protect individual files and folders.
What is PXE?
Called Pixie.
Preboot execution environment.
- perform a remote network OS installation.
- computer must support booting w PXE.
What is NetBoot?
Apple tech to boot macOS from the network.
Similar to PXE.
What is an unattended installation?
Answer windows questions in a file (unattend.xml).
- no installation interruptions since you won’t be prompted to answer the questions.
What is an “in-place upgrade?”
When you upgrade your OS while maintaining existing apps and data.
How to install to many computers simultaneously?
Use an “image” and it is possible to do so.
What is a recovery partition?
Hidden partition w installation files
What is “refresh your pc”
Windows 8/10 feature.
Requires a recovery partition.
Keeps all data but refreshes OS.
What is MBR?
Master boot record.
Max of 4 primary partitions. These are bootable.
One can be marked as “Active.”
Also, there are “Extended Partitions” that are non-bootable, only for storage purposes.
- one allowed per HDD.
What is GPT partition style?
GUID Partition Table.
- globally unique identifier.
Latest partition format.
Most modern OS’s are using.
Requires UEFI bios.
- can have up to 128 partitions.
No need for extended partitions. All are bootable.
What is the first step when preparing disks?
Partitioning the drive or using a compatible partition to install your OS.
If you don’t have UEFI bios, can you still use GUID?
Yes, if you have bios compatibility mode.
BUT, that mode disables UEFI secureboot.
What is dynamic disk storage?
Spam multiple physical disks to create a large storage volume.
Available in all modern windows versions.
Split data across physical disks (striping).
- also does mirroring.
Not all windows versions support all dynamic functions.
What is FAT32?
File allocation table.
2 Tb volume sizes.
4 gb file sizes.
What is exFAT?
Extended file allocation table.
- MS flash drive file system.
- supports files larger than 4 gb.
What is NTFS?
Much better than FAT32.
Quotas, file compression, encryption, symbolic links, large file support, security, recoverability.
What is CDFS?
Compact disk file system.
- ISO 9660 standard.
- all OS’s can read the CD.
What is ext3/ext4?
Third/fourth extended file system.
Third is commonly used in Linux OS, fourth in Linux and Android OS.
What is NFS?
Network file system.
Allows OS to think a storage drive is a local one and access it as such.
NFS clients available across many OS systems.
What is HFS+?
For macs.
Hierarchical file system.
Aka “Mac OS Extended”
Replaced by APFS (Apple file system)
- began in High Sierra (10.13).
What is a swap partition?
Memory management.
- frees memory by moving unused pages onto disk
- copies back to ram when needed.
Usually used w a fast drive like SSD.
What is “diskpart”?
Runs a full format on a disk.
