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Lesson 12: Identifying OS Types and Features

This document covers the identification of various operating system (OS) types and features, including Windows, macOS, UNIX, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android. It discusses file system types, compatibility issues, and vendor life cycle limitations, as well as comparing different Windows editions and their features. The content is aimed at preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam 220-1102.

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Lesson 12: Identifying OS Types and Features

This document covers the identification of various operating system (OS) types and features, including Windows, macOS, UNIX, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android. It discusses file system types, compatibility issues, and vendor life cycle limitations, as well as comparing different Windows editions and their features. The content is aimed at preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam 220-1102.

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CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam 220-1102

Lesson 12
Identifying OS Types and Features

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Objectives
• Explain OS types
• Compare Windows editions

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Lesson 12

Topic 12A
Explain OS Types

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Windows and macOS
• Operating system types
• Business client, Network Operating
System (NOS), Home client, Cell phone
(smartphone)/tablet

• Microsoft Windows
• Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions
and editions
• Windows Server versions

• Apple macOS
• Only licensed for installation on Apple
Mac, iMac, and MacBook hardware Screenshot reprinted with permission from
Apple Inc.
• Upgrades and compatibility

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UNIX, Linux, and Chrome OS
• UNIX
• Linux
• Kernel versus distributions

• Open-source licensing models and subscriptions

• Standard versus rolling release models

• Used as client, server, and in embedded systems

• Google Chrome OS
• Focused on use as a secure, reliable web app
client

• Chromebook and Chromebox hardware

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iOS and Android
• Cell phone/tablet OS
• Optimized for touch interface

• Apps installed from a vendor-managed store

• Apple iOS and iPadOS


• Only licensed for installation on Apple iPhones
and iPads

• Android
• Google’s stock Android

• Vendor distributions (One UI, Fire OS,


OxygenOS, …)

• Device compatibility for version updates


Screenshot reprinted with permission from
Apple Inc.

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Windows File System Types
• New Technology File System (NTFS)
• Reliability (journaling and snapshots) and security (permissions and encryption)
features
• Required file system for Windows boot volume
• File Allocation Table 32 (FAT32)
• Legacy file system
• Used for compatibility with other operating systems and devices (removable
disks, memory cards, …)
• Extensible File Allocation Table (exFAT)
• Updated version of FAT32 with support for larger drives
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Linux and macOS Filesystem Types
• Fourth extended filesystem
(ext4)
• Popular choice for Linux storage
• Support for journaling and 48-bit
addressing
• Third extended filesystem (ext3)
limited to 32-bit addressing

• Apple File System (APFS)


• Support for 64-bit addressing,
journaling, and encryption
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OS Compatibility Issues
• Hardware compatibility and
update limitations
• System requirements and update
limitations
• Support for peripheral devices

• Software compatibility
• Network compatibility
• User training and support
Screenshot courtesy of Microsoft
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Vendor Life Cycle Limitations
• Beta phase and preview releases
• Supported/marketing phase
• Major and minor versions/feature updates
• Security/reliability update availability

• Extended support phase


• More limited patch and support availability

• End of life (EOL) state

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Review Activity: OS Types
• Windows and macOS
• UNIX, Linux, and Chrome OS
• IOS and Android
• Windows File System Types
• Linux and macOS File System Types
• OS Compatibility Issues
• Vendor Life Cycle Limitations
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Lesson 12

Topic 12B
Compare Windows Editions

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Windows Versions
• 32-bit versus 64-bit
• Desktop styles
• Changes between feature updates and versions (Windows 10 to Windows 11)

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Windows Home Edition
• Managing for home use
• Shared use by family members

• Use for gaming and home entertainment

• Simple shared access to media files and connectivity with smart home devices

• Licensing and upgrade rights


• Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) versus retail

• Resource limits
• 1 CPU socket and 64 core limit and 128 GB RAM limit (assuming 64-bit)
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Work and Education Features
• Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions
• OEM, retail, and volume licensing

• Domain access versus workgroup


• Additional features
• Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
• Lock down desktop styles/personalization and apply uniform policies
• BitLocker
• Remote Desktop server

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Windows Pro and Enterprise Editions
• Windows Pro
• Basic work client edition
• OEM, retail, and volume licensing
• 2 TB RAM, 2 CPU socket, and 128 CPU core limit

• Windows Pro for Workstations


• Same feature set as Pro, but same resource limits
as Enterprise

• Windows Enterprise
• Maximum feature set
Screenshot courtesy of Microsoft
• Volume licensing only
• 6 TB RAM, 4 CPU socket, and 256 CPU core limit 16
Windows Upgrade Paths and Feature Updates
• In-place upgrades
• Launch new version installer from current OS
• Preserves apps (if compatible), settings, and data files

• Upgrade paths
• Windows 7 to Windows 10
• Windows 10 to Windows 11
• Edition changes

• Feature updates versus quality updates


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Review Activity: Windows Editions
• Windows Versions
• Windows Home Edition
• Work and Education Features
• Windows Pro and Enterprise Editions
• Windows Upgrade Paths and Feature Updates

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CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam 220-1102

Lesson 12
Summary

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