Operating System: Apply Applications Installation and configuration concepts

Question 1

What can you do to verify System requirements for a application?

Answer 1

Settings > About

Question 2

How can I know there is enough virtual memory?

Answer 2

From the Settings - About pane, scroll down and click Advanced system settings.

In the System Properties window, select Settings in the Performance pane.

On the Performance Options window, select the Advanced tab.

The Advanced tab on the Performance Options window is displayed.

Question 3

I need to know if i have enough disk space for the application?

Answer 3

File Explorer, right-click Local Disk (C:) and select Properties.

The Local Disk (C:) Properties window is displayed.

Question 4

Where else can I find system information apart from settings?

Answer 4

msinfo.exe or start > msinfo

Question 5

How do I know if the current version is compatible with the application?

Answer 5

start > winver

Question 6

I need to know if I the GPU is compatible with the application I’m installing?

Answer 6

windows+r - dxdiag

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool can be used to determine the Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) that is installed on the system. Depending on the application, it might be needed that a GPU is installed for the application to function correctly. In this example, there is no GPU installed or any available Display Memory (VRAM). The results will be different on a physical device with a GPU installed.

Question 7

Can I use a 64 bit application on 32 bit operating system?

Answer 7

Not compatible

Question 8

Can I use a 32 bit application on a 64 bit operating system?

Answer 8

It is compatible

Question 9

Dedicated vs Integrated graphics card?

Answer 9

Dedicated graphics are much more robust than an integrated GPU and are capable of handling heavy graphical tasks like content creation or gaming. Since it’s not sharing power with the CPU, the processor can direct all its power to its own processes, therefore effectively boosting the CPU performance.

An integrated graphics card shares power between the GPU and CPU, because the graphics card is built directly into the computer’s

Question 10

What is an ISO file?

Answer 10

ISO files are used to deploy WindowsPE (Windows Pre installation Environment)

An ISO file is, simply put, a digital file format replicating a physical CD, DVD, or BD. The ISO file extension does not just store files and folders; they house all the vital file system information about the disc’s structure.

Question 11

How can I mount the ISO file?

Answer 11

In the File Explorer window, select PLABWIN11HDD from the left pane.

In the right details pane right-click the en_office_proffesional_plus_2021_x86_x64 ISO image and select Mount.

In File Explorer, right-click the Setup.exe file and select Open.

Question 12

How can I eject the ISO mounted file (disk)?

Answer 12

Right click (Drive) - Eject

Question 13

What is an MSI file?

Answer 13

MSI file extension stands for Microsoft Software Installer. It is a Windows Installer format that uses Microsoft’s Windows Installer service to configure installer packages, such as Windows applications or update packages. The MSI file extension is used to install software on Windows operating systems.

The installation file is downloaded from the application’s website and installed instead of using physical media. Similar to an ISO. the MSI file contains all the data to install the application but does not need to be mounted on the device.

Question 14

What is the application impact on the device?

Answer 14

Increase Memory and storage consumptions

Question 15

What is the network Impact of the Application Installation?

Answer 15

Depending on the use of the application, it could cause an increase in network traffic, affecting other applications or services on the network.

Question 16

Business Impact of the Application?

Answer 16

Installing a new application might require that staff need additional training to use the application, which could affect productivity. Careful consideration needs to be taken when implementing new applications.

Question 17

Windows 10 Operating System Requirements?

Answer 17

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC.
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit.
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS.

Question 18

Windows 11 Operating System Requirements?

Answer 18

Windows 11 can only run on 64 bit
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
Windows 11 requires at least a dual-core CPU.
4 GB RAM.
64 GB or larger storage device.

Is now deployed with TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

Question 19

What is the VRAM Requirements for windows 10?

Answer 19

Compatible with DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver

Question 20

What is the VRAM Requirements for windows 11?

Answer 20

Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.

Question 21

What is an External hardware token?

Answer 21

Hardware tokens are small devices that are used for authentication purposes whenever attempting to use a device or application. Some applications may require that the device they run on have an external token to validate the user before giving them access.