...major segments: Windows & Windows Live Division, Server and Tools, Online Services Division, Microsoft Business Division, and Entertainment and Devices Division. Results of the past three years show that Microsoft has been profitable (+33% on operating income; +20% on revenue between 2009 and 2011). Nevertheless financial reports indicate that each segment has not supported profit equally. Therefore, as the management team, which recommendations for Microsoft could be done for 2012 and beyond for each segment? I. Windows & Windows Live Division This segment of Microsoft offerings consists of multiple editions of the Windows operating system, software and services through Windows Live, and Microsoft PC hardware products. Windows & Windows live division have a very significant impact on Microsoft performance, indeed this segment represent 45% of the total operating income. Even if we can observe a slight decrease on income, between 2010 and 2011, higher expenses in marketing and a decrease on the notebook market explain it. However Windows Division revenue is largely correlated to the PC market worldwide, as approximately 75% of total Windows Division revenue comes from Windows operating system software purchased by equipment manufacturers which they pre-install on equipment they sell. The Operating systems Window 7 and Windows XP have great performance with 87% of the market share. Like the consulting team, we advice Microsoft to persevere with windows 7 and continue...
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...Capstone Project Cover Sheet Capstone Proposal Project Name: Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 is important for Security Student Name: Matthew Phelps Degree Program: Security Emphasis Mentor Name: Julianne Evans Table of Contents Capstone Proposal Summary 3 Review of Other Work 7 Project Rationale 10 Systems Analysis and Methodology 10 Goals and Objectives 14 Project Deliverables 21 Project Plan and Timelines 24 Project Development 25 Conclusion 29 References 31 Competency Matrix 32 Project Timeline 34 Additional Deliverables 35 Capstone Report Summary The entire world is becoming increasingly more reliant on data determined technology. Industries cannot ignore the inevitability of a reliable Information Technology network to be successful and to remain competitive with other corporations. Most companies obviously tend to ignore the necessity of maintaining efficient Operating Systems in their networks; the consequences can lead to amplified employee hindrance, diminished customer contentment and eventually reduced revenue. This capstone project emphasis is on a company facing those very problems. Providence Health Services is a large company that operates multiple hospitals across five states, with its headquarters located in Renton, Washington. The health system includes 27 hospitals, more than 35 non-acute facilities...
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...answers the question. ____B 1. Upgrading to a better edition of Vista can easily be accomplished by using the ____ feature. a. | Windows Anywhere Upgrade | c. | Windows Anyplace Upgrade | b. | Windows Anytime Upgrade | d. | Windows Automatic Upgrade | ____C 2. Use ____ to find out which devices are installed in your XP system. a. | Computer Manager | c. | Device Manager | b. | User Manager | d. | System Manager | ____C 3. A(n) ____ installation is performed by storing the answers to installation questions in a text file or script that Windows calls an answer file. a. | scripted | c. | unattended | b. | attended | d. | replacement | ____D 4. The Windows utility ____ is used to remove configuration settings, such as the computer name that uniquely identifies the PC. a. | msconfig.exe | c. | w32prep.exe | b. | msprep.exe | d. | sysprep.exe | ____C 5. A ____ computer is software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer. a. | real | c. | virtual | b. | logical | d. | functional | ____D 6. To convert a FAT32 volume to an NTFS volume, first back up all important data on the drive and then use this command at a command prompt: ____, where D: is the drive to be converted. a. | convntfs D: | c. | convfs D: /FS:NTFS | b. | convert D: /FS:NTFS /OFS:FAT | d. | convert D: /FS:NTFS | ____D 7. To protect a system against malicious attack, you need to verify that ____ software is configured to scan the system regularly and that...
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...ITT Technical Institute NT1230 Client-Server Networking I Onsite Course SYLLABUS Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours) Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corerequisite: NT1210 Introduction to Networking or equivalent Course Description: This course introduces operating principles for the client-server based networking systems. Students will examine processes and procedures involving the installation, configuration, maintanence, troublshooting and routine adminstrative tasks of popular desktop operating system(s) for standalone and network client computers, and related aspects of typical network server functions. Client-Server Networking I Syllabus Where Does This Course Belong? 1st QTR GS1140 NT1110 GS1145 Problem Solving Theory Computer Structure and Logic Strategies for the Technical Professional 2nd QTR NT1210 Introduction to Networking NT1230 Client-Server Networking I MA1210 College Mathematics I 3rd QTR NT1310 NT1330 MA1310 4th QTR PT1420 NT1430 EN1320 5th QTR PT2520 NT2580 EN1420 6th QTR NT2640 NT2670 CO2520 7th QTR NT2799 SP2750 Physical Networking Client-Server Networking II College Mathematics II Introduction to Programming Linux Networking Composition I Database Concepts Introduction to Information Security Composition II IP Networking Email and Web Services Communications Network Systems Administration Capstone Project Group Theory The follow diagram indicates how this course...
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...Administration 15 Operating Systems 17 Email System 19 Maintenance 21 Network Security 23 Summary 25 References 26 Technology Analysis and Assessment Plan Listed below is a simple diagram of the hardware layout in Acme Gym Inc., a small local fitness company that serves the community from a single location. Following the diagram is a detailed description of the current technology available on-site and an assessment of its weaknesses. There are currently four workstation computers located across several office locations. All four workstations currently contain essentially the same hardware and software consisting of: * Microsoft Windows XP operating system * 2 GHz CPU * 2 GB RAM * 120 GB Hard drive * DVD burner drive * Built-in USB and Ethernet ports The server on-site is currently running Microsoft Windows Server 2000 operating system. It contains the following hardware: * 2 each removable 250 GB hard drives in a RAID configuration (one drive used as a ghost drive, to ensure data integrity) * 2 GHz CPU * 2 GB RAM * DVD burner drive * Built-in USB and Ethernet ports The server currently maintains all customer related databases and also serves as domain (www.acmegym.com) and email host for the company. A standalone printer is the only peripheral currently connected to...
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...Assignment 3: Evaluate Virtual Work Software Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Jeanette Johnson Lawrence Technological University MIS 7463 – Virtual Work Environments – Spring 2013 Dr. Anne Kohnke, Assistant Professor of IT, College of Management April 13, 2013 Contents Product Description and Application 3 Major Issues 4 Why the Need for VDI? 4 Is VDI for Everyone? 5 Successful Application of VDI 5 What Exactly Does VDI Offer Organizations? 5 Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Specifications….at a Glance 7 Reviews 8 What Oral Roberts University has to say about VDI 8 Scripps Networks’ Review of VDI 10 What Small Business Computing Reviewer, Joe Moran, Thinks of VDI 10 Summary and Interpretation of Reviews 11 Implementation 12 VDI Project Plan: Start with Using the Proper Apps and Utilize Pilot Program 13 VDI Licensing: Be Wary about Going for the $40 (or less) per Desktop Guarantee 13 Ensure you Tackle VDI Storage Challenge with Network-Attached Storage (NAS) System and Data Deduplication 14 Factors to Consider When Considering Whether or Not to Implement VDI 15 Conclusion 16 VDI offers Better Support 16 VDI Helps Strengthen Security 16 The BYOD Crowd will Be Happier with VDI 17 Product Description and Application Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is simply the practice of hosting desktop operating systems (OS) in a virtual...
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...computer has is Windows 8. My computer does have a windows 8 service pack. I just updated this computer a few weeks back. The pack is for updating hardware and graphics. The install only took 30 minutes to finish up. The computer I use is for personal use. Windows 8 has five neat features that make it stand out from other systems. The first one is the speed it boots on. It boots up much quicker than previous version of windows. The second feature is the innovative and dynamic desktop. It has a tile based interfaced layout. At first glance it appears like a handheld device that is touchable. Windows 8 features many applications on the computer and ones you can download from the store itself. It has a grid layout which facilitates these interactions. The grid is completely customizable to. The third feature of windows 8 is the improved search function. Windows 8 does not have a search box at the bottom of the start menu. The new search function makes it easier to find anything without having to click on different things while searching. The search capability will display app and matching files. I used to have windows 7 and it was much more work to search. The fourth feature of this operating system is windows to go. This feature is convenient for users, because users can make a copy of their OS complete with settings, wallpapers, files and apps. It can be used and complete with the use of a thumb drive. All the user has to do is plug it into another windows 8 computer. It will...
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...Test Guide 1.) Which library is NOT in windows 7? Videos 2.) A new scripting feature that replaced VB script? Powershell 3.) Which version(s) of windows can be added to the Active Directory Domain? Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise 4.) What replaced the MSDOS disk boot for windows? Windows PE Boot Disk 5.) A set of folders associated with a specific user is called? User Profile 6.) A program to run/see if Windows 7 is compatible with an upgrade is called? Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor 7.) Default Partition Style? Main Boot Record or GPT 8.) The Maximum number of primary partitions that MBR supports is? 4 9.) What volume is based on RAID 0? Striped 10.) What is the preferred file system for Windows 7? NTFS 11.) What level of the OSI Model are cables on? The 1st level (Physical) 12.) What level of the OSI Model is IPv4 on? The 3rd level (Network) 13.) What do you use to specify what bits are being used to lock a number into place? Subnet Mask 14.) What process is used to verify a persons identity? Authentication 15.) What enables only specific users to perform tasks and processes? User Rights 16.) What address is given to an IP that fails to locate its address? A.P.I.P.A 17.) Another name for computers that are peers is? Workgroups 18.) What type of profile is made when a user logs on for the 1st time? Local User Profile 19.) What type of profile is stored on a network and does not allow changes? Mandatory...
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...Revised July 7, 2011 Applications Etc. Recommended PC Maintenance Applications Etc. over the years we have recommended various tools to clean up and maintain your PC’s. We strive to let our clients know which tools and download locations are, but with periodic changes in the web, remembering the web sites locations for multiple tools can be challenging. So we have consolidated links to those tools for your convenience. This document is divided into multiple sections in order to describe the recommendations and use of the tools you should use. The first section, PC Maintenance Tools & Icon Descriptions explains the tools that Applications Etc. recommends using on a regular basis to prevent many major problems. The second section, PC Maintenance Tools & Icons Installation explains the process to download and install the recommended tools and tailor to your environment. PC Maintenance Tools & Icon Descriptions 00 Download PC Maintenance Tools – This shortcut is to www.AEHOST.net for links to download the PC Maintenance Icons and Tools recommended. “Please note any vendor license restriction toward business and personal use.” 00 PC Maintenance Readme.pdf contains the Maintenance Tools & Icons Installation. 01 Disk Cleanup – Disk Cleanup is a Microsoft Windows Tool that helps cleanup the computers hard drive. Some of the locations that Disk Cleanup removes are Downloaded Program Files, Internet Temporary Files, Offline Web pages, Recycle Bin, Setup Log Files, Windows Temporary Files...
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...Windows® vs. Linux It was inevitable that operating systems—and computer system in general—at least in the year 2012, are not anything like those envisioned by science fictionists, novelists, and screen writers of the early and mid 20th century. For the most part, they saw computers as a single entity one system controlling everything, like a giant brain reaching out and serving each end-user anonymously. And there were surely no “blue screens of death.” Computers today come in hundreds of flavors. Let’s say you want a tablet instead of a keyboard, no problem. Need to run a multi-million dollar company with an extensive database from home? No problem. Interfaces and operating systems and software applications and hardware upgrades and I/O devices provide each and every person on the planet a customized computer experience. We should thank capitalism for many of the technological advances that have come about over the past fifty years. After all, money has a tendency to flow to the products that make our lives the most enjoyable. Three of the most notable advances in computer history are servers (formerly known as mainframes), Microsoft Windows, and the Linux operating system. Each one in its own right could fill volumes. However, the objective of this paper is to simply highlight a few of the most prominent features each of these advances has to offer. We will start with the most notorious MS Windows®. Microsoft has been in the computer industry...
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...New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Cincinnati OFFICIAL MICROSOFT LEARNING PRODUCT 10174A Lab Instructions and Lab Answer Key: Configuring and Administering Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Cincinnati Information in this document, including URL and other Internet Web site references, is subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, the example companies, organizations, products, domain names, email addresses, logos, people, places, and events depicted herein are fictitious, and no association with any real company, organization, product, domain name, email address, logo, person, place or event is intended or should be inferred. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft® Corporation. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. The names...
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...Windows 7 Upgrade Instructions PSU52U PSU5EU PSMG2U PSMGDU Created: June 20, 2009 Final Revision: October 5, 2009 Revision 2.3 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. © 2009 TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2 1 WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE HARDWARE INFORMATION .................................................................... 3 1.1 1.2 2 3 HARDWARE INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 3 W INDOWS 7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 3 RD TOSHIBA 3 PARTY SOFTWARE INFORMATION ......................................................................... 3 WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE HALT AND PAUSE INFORMATION .......................................................... 4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 HALT OR PAUSE.......................................................................................................................... 4 W INDOWS 7 UPGRADE HALT ......................................................................................................... 4 W INDOWS 7 UPGRADE PAUSE ...................................................................................................... 4 LIST OF “KNOWN”...
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...UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server Critique Abstract The following sections in this paper focus on analyzing operating systems for Riordan Manufacturing Inc. that specializes in plastic molding and design. Team B concentrated on five main areas of UNIX, Linux, and Windows Server. The five areas include Security, Administration, Networking, Performance, and Programmability. The team explains the existing systems, followed by comparing advantages and disadvantages of each operating system. The comparisons provide insight for Riordan’s IT specialist and administration considering which system to implement. Interesting topics that relate to security weaknesses, and advantages that UNIX® and Linux® compare against the operating giant, Microsoft Windows Server®. Security At the present time, Riordan Manufacturing’s network configurations consist of a heterogeneous UNIX and Windows environment. UNIX has been around for more than 40 years and is known for its’ robust power and scalability. According to the Open Group, “Security, which is often seen as a weakness for UNIX-based systems, is ensured using dedicated communication lines and secure communications protocols, along with strict authentication procedures” (para. 42). This means UNIX, just like Windows, requires configurations to make it a more secure system. Setting up file permissions, user access controls, as well as shutting down network services not currently active are just a few of the ways that help close the gap...
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...Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 2 Human Resources Information System (HRIS) The Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is the current system used by the Human Resources Department of Riordan Manufacturing. This system handles the company’s 550 employee’s data, plus it performs several other tasks which include the employee’s personal information, hire date, pay rate, and vacation time accrued. This system was installed in 1992 and has yet to be upgraded to handle many different transactions, these transaction are currently handled manually. If any changes in employee status are needed, the manager of that employee will need to fill-out a special form and submit it to payroll for it to be entered into the system. Service Request Advancement in technology has presented a necessity for changes and upgrades to the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This up-to-date system will switch from manually done transactions to automatic transactions that will provide security, speed, reliability, and save time by eliminating the special forms. Hugh McCauley, company chief operating officer (COO), has requested an analysis of the HR system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today into a single integrated application (Apollo, 2007). As the company’s interest in being a part of a new state-of-the-art information system technology rises, there are several steps needs to be taken...
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...first plan the installation process. When you run the Windows 7 Setup program, you must provide information about how to install and configure the operating system. Thorough planning can make your installation of Windows 7 more efficient by helping you to avoid potential problems during installation. An understanding of the configuration options will also help to ensure that you have properly configured your system. Here are some of the most important things you should take into consideration when planning for your Windows 7 installation: * Check System Requirements * Check Hardware and Software Compatibility * Determine Disk Partitioning Options * Complete a Pre-Installation Checklist Microsoft states the minimum recommended specs for Windows 7: * 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor * 1 GB of system memory * 16 GB of available disk space * Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme) * DVD-R/W Drive * Internet access (to activate and get updates) ------------------------------------------------- 32-bit or 64-bit Version? You need to decide whether to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7. The Windows 7 installation disc package includes both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Basically, the 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system. So if you plan on using Windows 7 on a computer with more than 3 GB or RAM, I would...
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