Operating Systems Written Assignment Unit 1
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University of Notre Dame**We aren't endorsed by this school
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CIT 151
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Information Systems
Date
Dec 16, 2024
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1.Describe how the fundamental principles (at least three) work/help in creating a functional operating system.Fundamental principles interact to create a functional operating system, enabling users to run applications, manage data, and interact with the computer hardware. Three fundamental principles that work together to create a functional operating system includes:1. Process ManagementProcess management enables the operating system to handle multiple tasks simultaneously through process creation, process scheduling and process synchronization (Franklin, et at, 2021).2. Memory ManagementMemory management optimizes the use of system memory (RAM) by memory allocation, memory protection and virtual memory.3. File System ManagementFile system management provides a structured way to store and retrieve data. This process is done through file organization, file access and file storage.2.Install a virtual operating system (Linux) using a virtual machine (VirtualBox or any other virtual machine or simulation). Go through the reading assignments or research to find the steps to install the virtual operating system.•Detail each step in your own words.•Add relevant screenshots to each step.
To install VirtualBox on your windows PC, you have to:1.visit the virtualbox download page on https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads. Scroll to “VirtualBox 7.0.20 platform packages” section and click on "Windows Hosts" to download the installer for Windows.2.click on the installer file to launch it. Then wait for it to get downloaded.
3.Once downloaded, click on the downloaded package and follow the the instructions.4.Once the application is completely installed, Launch VirtualBox from either your app menu or on your desktop (depends on the location you selected it to be installed)5.Double click on the VirtualBox icon to open it. Click on "New."
6.Fill in your name and destination folder, then click “Next”
7.You can allocate your preferred RAM size and number of processor. It is recommended to be at least 4GB of RAM and 1 processor. Then, click "Next."8.On this next stage you can select the size of the hard drive by adjusting the slider. The recommended hard drive is 25GB.
9.The next stage will display a summary showing you what you've selected. Carefully skim this and make sure everything is correct. Although most of it can be adjusted later.
10. After you click the “Finish” button you will be presented with the page belowReference:Franklin, C., & Pollette, C. (2021). How operating systems work. howstuffworks. https://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm