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ALSO CALLED:
Platforms and Servers,
Application Platforms,
Host Operating Systems,
Software Platforms,
Internetwork Operating Systems,
OS,
Operating Environments,
Executives (Software),
Server Platforms,
Platforms
DEFINITION: What is an operating system? An operating system (sometimes abbreviated as "OS") is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. The other programs are called applications or application programs. The application programs make use of the operating system by making requests for services through a defined application
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Operating Systems White Papers
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SUN REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE FOR ORACLE 11g GRID
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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This document is intended for executives evaluating the use of a horizontally scalable grid for database application deployment, as well as project managers, system engineers, integration specialists, and other technical staff looking to design, implement, and tune database applications in a grid computing environment.
Posted: 05 Jun 2009 | Published: 05 Jun 2009
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Troubleshooting Made Easy In Linux
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly.
Posted: 27 May 2009 | Published: 27 May 2009
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Windows 7 Review Guide
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Join Glenn Weadock, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, A+, for this Windows 7 Review Guide. This white paper introduces the key areas in which Windows 7 differs from Vista - areas you'll need to focus on if you're thinking of moving to Windows 7, either from Vista or from XP.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009
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BMC Mainview: Controlling Mainframe Operating Costs While Maintaining Service Levels
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
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Directors of IT operations are under pressure to control or reduce mainframe operating costs while maintaining service levels to the business. This paper describes how BMC® MAINVIEW® from BMC Software uniquely delivers aggressive and strategic performance management and optimization.
Posted: 17 Apr 2009 | Published: 17 Apr 2009
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How Customers Are Cutting Costs and Building Value with Microsoft Virtualization
sponsored by Microsoft
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Virtualization provides powerful, tangible ways to streamline many traditionally time-consuming processes and minimize the resources needed to deploy and manage IT resources. This white paper examines how Microsoft® customers are using virtualization technology to simplify their IT infrastructure, IT processes, and save money.
Posted: 19 Mar 2009 | Published: 19 Mar 2009
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Building a Home Lab Environment for Cisco Unified Communications
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This paper explains the need to select Cisco IP Phones, switches, routers for your home lab and explores how to configure the options of VMware so that you can load Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity virtual machines in a lab environment.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009
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The Value of Virtualization
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Virtualization offers multiple ways to save money including hardware purchase, power and cooling costs over time and staff time needed when providing a test and analysis environment to name a few.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009
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Windows 2008 Server as a Workstation
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Server 2008 is a solid workstation product that makes for a nice demo machine and coincidentally gives you a platform (on the 64-bit version) for running Hyper-V.
Posted: 23 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009
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12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
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This Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V introduces different options to implement HA for Hyper-V environments.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
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This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Vista SP1: What You Need to Know before You Deploy
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Virtualization Overview
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This paper explains an approach to virtualization software that relies on the host operating system to provide the service to talk directly to the underlying hardware.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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OPERATING SYSTEMS DEFINITION (continued): … program interface (API). In addition, users can interact directly with the operating system through a user interface such as a command language or a graphical user interface (GUI).An operating system performs these services for applications:In a multitasking operating system where multiple programs can be running at the same time, the operating system determines which applications should run in what order and how much time should be allowed for each application before giving another application a turn.It manages the sharing of internal memory among multiple applications.It handles input and output … Operating Systems definition sponsored by SearchCIO-Midmarket.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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