Discussion Questions
Please briefly answer discussion questions
1.Open Source operating systems have become mainstream in recent years, for example Linux. What are the benefits and disadvantages of open source operating systems?
2.How should one evaluate the technical tradeoffs in Operating Systems capabilities — for example, the kernel, the task scheduling, the ability to handle clustering, pre-emptive task management and so on?
3.Many new hardware configurations are being deployed for high performance servers such as those with multiple xeon processors, Opteron processors, and higher end processors found on mainframes. How does one determine the cost-benefit of upgrading to new hardware configurations in terms on operating systems capabilities? In other words, often there is a lag between operating systems development for new hardware technologies. Does it make sense to upgrade to new hardware if the operating system is not fully capable of exploiting the new architectures?
4.What is the role of the operating system in providing capabilities for intrusion detection? What kinds of intrusion can adversely affect operating systems functionality?
5.Linux is a variety of Unix (Posix) and BSD is another Unix variety. How does one assess the various Unix or unix like operating systems in terms of performance, stability, scalability and other characteristics?
6.Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss two important concepts applicable to your professional discipline(Information Technology Management). 2. Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss two concepts that you believe are best applicable to your professional discipline. 3. Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss what you believe to be future trends of your professional discipline.
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