CCNA Discovery 1 Chapter 2

Lab 2.3.3 Examining Operating System and Application Versions


Step 1: Determine the Windows XP version and revision number

1.      I has installed my computer whichWindows 7 Ultimate.

2.      Physical memory available to windows is  2.087.276 KB

3.      Memory important to an operating system becauseMemory does store temporary files from software and OS. The memory does not store the temporary files from software and OS. These files Should Be fast Pls reached a user application needs those files. These files must be achieved quickly when the application requires the file. Example: You're working with a word proccesor and you're typing. Example: You work with proccesor word and you type. Everything you type would be stored in the memory Sow you do not lose the data you're Until you save That data on you're hard drive it stays in the memory if the application is running. Everything you type will be stored in the memory sow you will not lose your data until you save the data on your hard drive is still in memory when the application is running.

4.      ”Installation and use.  You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a  single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one   time on any single Workstation Computer.”

According  the license agreement, windows can be backup copies only one time.

Step 2: Configure Windows XP for updates

1.    four options are available for automatic updates is :

·      Automatic (recommended) Option

·      Download Updates for Me, But Let Me Choose When to Install Them Option

·      Notify Me But Don't Automatically Download or Install Them Option

·      Turn Off Automatic Updates Option

2.         based the information if updates are process but suddenly disconnect to the internet  “if you disconnect from internet before updates are fully downloaded, nothing is lost. The download will be continue the next time you connect to the internet”

3.        update is daily updates, it nothing speciall time for update. But you are free to choose what time you want to update.

4.    the current setting is automatic, because the vendor of windows always renewing all the components of windows for optimazed the all process.

5.    Another way of configuring a system for automatic updates, .   Are the options the same as before

”through the System control panel. Click the Start button, click the Control Panel option, and double-click the System control panel icon. Click on the Automatic Updates tab”.

Step 3: Determine an application version

1.      application version is version 9.0.0

2.      applications have a Check for Updates option

3.      Internet access need Check for Updates option, because vendor has a official site to all abaut this program.

4.      When is it important to get an update for an application or an operating system?

If the notification has shown to user. That product release new version or the product give alert that has out of that.