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INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS

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POS 355 Week 1 Individual: Open Source vs. Closed Operating Systems

Create a comparison table that lists and compares the advantages and disadvantages of open source vs. closed Operating Systems.

Select and complete one of the following options for submission in addition to the comparison table:

• Option 1: Create a 7- to 10-slide, multimedia rich, PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes.
• Option 2: Create a 2-minute instructional video. Examples of tools to use include: your mobile phone video recording software or another video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a 2-minute audio. Examples of tools to use include: your mobile phone audio recording software or another audio recording software you have available.

Compress your comparison table and the multimedia files from the option you chose above into a ZIP folder.

Submit the ZIP folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 1 Individual: Operating Systems Comparison

Select two Operating Systems from the list below:

• Windows® 8.1/10
• Linux®
• UNIX®
• Mac® OS
• Android™ vs. iOS®

Create a comparison chart or table that lists and compares the features and functions of Operating Systems.

Complete the following steps for each Operating System you chose above. You may use Lucidchart or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams.

1. Create an Operating System Process diagram for each Operating System. You should have two process diagrams after completing this step. Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating the diagram.
2. Create an Operating System Memory diagram for each Operating System. You should have two memory diagrams after completing this step. Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating the diagram.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 2 Learning Team: Operating Systems Project, Part I

Review your Week Five learning team assignment and select the presentation type your team will submit for your final project. Begin building your final project due in Week Five.

Select one Network Operating System, one Standalone Operating System, and one Mobile Device Operating System.

Complete the following steps for each Operating System. You may use Lucidchart or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams.

• Create an Architectural Operating System diagram showing the communication channels between all three systems. Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
• Create an Operating System Process diagram showing the processing channels between all three systems. Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
• Create a Memory Management diagram showing the memory management between all three systems as they interact. Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.

Note: These diagrams and reference logs will be used in your final project due in Week Five.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 2 Individual: Memory and Process Management, Threading, and Concurrency

Select and complete one of the following options for your individual deliverable this week:

• Option 1:  Create a 10-slide basic or interactive presentation explaining memory management, process management, threading, and concurrency. Include the narrator notes as a separate attachment. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of software you may use include Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Prezi.com. Title, agenda, or reference slides are not considered in the minimum slide count.
• Option 2:  Create a two minute instructional video explaining memory management, process management, threading, and concurrency.  Include the script as a separate attachment. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3:  Create a two minute audio presentation comparing and contrasting two Standalone Operating Systems, two Network Operating Systems, and two Mobile Device Operating Systems. Include the script as a separate attachment. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 3 Operating Systems Project, Part II

Continue building your final project due in Week Five.

Complete the following steps for each Operating System you chose in Week Two to add to your team’s project:

1. Create an Operating System File Management diagram for each Operating System (OS) your team selected (one Network OS diagram, one Standalone OS diagram, and one Mobile Device OS diagram). Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
2. Choose one of the following, depending on the type of project your team decided to complete:

• • Five to six multimedia-rich slides to add to final presentation that explains three to five key facts in Network OS Management, Standalone OS Management, and Mobile Device OS management Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
  • Script for the video or audio presentation that explains three to five key facts in Network OS Management, Standalone OS Management, and Mobile Device OS management Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.

Note:  You may use a diagramming software, such as Microsoft® Visio®, or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams. All diagrams and reference logs created will be used in your final project due in Week Five.

Compile multiple files into a ZIP folder, if necessary.

Submit the ZIP folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 3 Learning Team: Operating Systems Project, Part II

Continue building your final project due in Week Five.

Complete the following steps for each Operating System you chose in Week Two to add to your team’s project.

1. Create an Operating System File Management diagram for each Operating System (OS) your team selected (one Network OS diagram, one Standalone OS diagram, and one Mobile Device OS diagram). Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
2. Choose one of the following, depending on the type of project your team decided to complete:

• • Slides to add to final presentation that explain three to five key factors in Network OS Management, three to five key factors in Standalone OS Management, and three to five key factors in Mobile Device OS management. Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.
  • Script for the Video or Audio presentation that explains three to five key factors in Network OS Management, three to five key factors in Standalone OS Management, and three to five key factors in Mobile Device OS management. Include a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in creating your diagram.

Note:  You may use Lucidchart or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams. All diagrams and reference logs created will be used in your final project due in Week Five.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 3 Individual: File Management

Create an Operating System file management diagram for each of the following Operating Systems. You may use Lucidchart or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams.

• Network Operating System
• Standalone Operating System
• Mobile Device Operating System 

Select and complete one of the following options:

• Option 1:  Create a 10-slide basic or interactive presentation explaining Operating System File Management and Concurrency. Use a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent File Management. Include the narrator notes and diagrams as separate attachments. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of software you may use include Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Prezi.com. Title, agenda, or reference slides are not considered in the minimum slide count.
• Option 2: Create a two minute instructional video explaining Operating System File Management and Concurrency. Use a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent File Management. Include the script and diagrams as separate attachments. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a two minute audio presentation explaining Operating System File Management and Concurrency using a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent File Management and Concurrency. Include the script and diagrams as separate attachments. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 4 Learning Team: Operating Systems Project, Part III

Continue building your Week Five final project.

Compare and contrast the proposal to use a Virtual Network versus a Hardware Server Network by completing the following:

• Create a comparison chart that includes the pros and cons for each network. Include a recommendation and explanation of how the standalone and mobile devices will work with the recommended network. Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references used in creating your chart.

Note: This chart and reference log will be used in your final project due in Week Five.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above

POS 355 Week 4 Individual: Operating System Threats and Security

Select and complete one of the following options:

• Option 1: Create a 10- to 12-slide, multimedia rich PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes, that explains; the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing.
• Option 2: Create a 2-minute instructional video explaining the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a 2-minute audio public service announcement explaining the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation.

Compile all files into a ZIP folder.

Submit the ZIP folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 4 Individual: Distributed Processing and Virtualization of Operating Systems

Select and complete one of the following activities. You may use Lucidchart or another diagramming software to complete the diagrams.

• Option 1: Create a 10-slide basic or interactive presentation explaining Distributed Processing and Virtualization of Operating Systems. Include the benefits, pros and cons, various structures, and client/server cluster architecture. Use a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent Distributed Systems and Virtualization. Include the narrator notes and diagrams as separate attachments. Examples of software you may use include Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Prezi.com. Title, agenda, or reference slides are not considered in the minimum slide count.
• Option 2: Create a two minute instructional video explaining Distributed Processing and Virtualization of Operating Systems. Include the benefits, pros and cons, various structures, and client/server cluster architecture. Use a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent Distributed Systems and Virtualization. Include the script and diagrams as separate attachments. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a two minute audio presentation explaining Distributed Processing and Virtualization of Operating Systems. Use a minimum of two supporting diagrams to visually represent Distributed Systems and Virtualization. Include the script and diagrams as separate attachments. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Add a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 5 Learning Team: Operating Systems Final Project

Complete your learning team’s final presentation by selecting one of the following options:

• Option 1:  Create a 10-slide basic or interactive presentation using all of the diagrams, charts, or other artifacts created during Weeks Two, Three, Four, and Five, to convince the executive sponsors to purchase your team’s recommended Operating System for all three types of Operating Systems; Network OS, Standalone OS, and Mobile Devices OS. Examples of software you may use include Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Prezi.com. Title, agenda or reference slides are not considered in the minimum slide count.
• Option 2: Create a two minute instructional video using all of the diagrams, charts, or other artifacts created during Weeks Two, Three, Four, and Five, to convince the executive sponsors to purchase your team’s recommended Operating System for all three types of Operating Systems; Network OS, Standalone OS, and Mobile Devices OS. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a two minute audio presentation using all of the diagrams, charts, or other artifacts created during Weeks Two, Three, Four, and Five, to convince the executive sponsors to purchase your team’s recommended Operating System for all three types of Operating Systems; Network OS, Standalone OS, and Mobile Devices OS. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Create a one security plan for all three proposed Operating Systems; Network OS, Standalone OS, and Mobile Device OS.

Include the following sections as described below.

• Section I: Operating System Description/Purpose

  • Write a one to three paragraph short description for each selected Operating System and explain the purpose of each; Network OS, Standalone OS, and Mobile Devices OS.

• Section II: Security Risks

  • Include a minimum of ten types of computer security threats and risks. Explain at least three risks for each system or a combination that impacts all the Operating Systems. Briefly explain each threat by answering the following questions:

    • What type of threat is it?
    • What system does it impact?
    • How does it impact that system?

• Section III: Security Risk Mitigation Plan

  • Provide mitigation plans for each threat listed in the previous section by completing the following:

    • Explain the plan to prevent the threat from happening.
    • Briefly explain the plan if the threat does happen.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.  The following files should be included:

• Complete Final Presentation
• Operating Systems Comparison Chart
• Architectural Diagram
• Process Diagram
• Memory Diagram
• File Management Diagram
• Virtualization Comparison Chart
• Narrator Notes or Script, depending on the presentation option chosen
• Reference log that identifies the resources and/or references used in your presentation. You can combine the separate reference logs you created each week into one file or document.
• Security Plan

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 5 Individual: Operating System Threats and Security

Select and complete one of the following options:

• Option 1: Create a 10-slide basic or interactive presentation explaining the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing. Include the narrator notes as a separate attachment. Examples of software you may use include Microsoft®PowerPoint® or Prezi.com. Title, agenda or reference slides are not considered in the minimum slide count.
• Option 2: Create a two minute instructional video explaining the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or other video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a two minute audio public service announcement explaining the most common security threats, modern threats to current Client and Network Operating Systems, Encryption, Authentication, and Hashing. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or other audio recording software you have available.

Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation.

Compile all files into a .zip folder.

Submit the .zip folder to the Assignment Files tab above.

POS 355 Week 5 Individual: Cloud-Based Services

Select and complete one of the following options:

• Option 1: Create a 10- to 12-slide, multimedia rich PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes that explains how your business or a business could take advantage of cloud-based services.
• Option 2: Create a 2-minute instructional video on how your business or a business could take advantage of cloud-based services. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone video recording software or another video recording software you have available.
• Option 3: Create a 2-minute audio public service announcement on how your business or a business could take advantage of cloud-based services. Include the script as a separate attachment. Examples of tools you may use include your mobile phone audio recording software or another audio recording software you have available.

Create a reference log that identifies the resources and/or references you used in your presentation.

Compile all files into a ZIP folder.

Submit the ZIP folder to the Assignment Files tab above.