In this activity, you will first identify the optimal operating system to use in a given situation. Next, you will analyze the operating system selection in a scenario. Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), available to IT Academies at a discounted price, is professional courseware intended for IT professionals and developers who build, support, and implement solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies. MOC is designed to cover the topics that employers know are mission-critical in the real world. . | Activity Identify Operating System Requirements In this activity you will first identify the optimal operating system to use in a given situation. Next you will analyze the operating system selection in a scenario. Objectives After completing this activity you will be able to Identify the appropriate operating system for a given set of requirements and constraints. Before You Begin This activity includes both small group tasks and class discussion. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this activity. Materials There are no materials for this activity. Time to complete this activity 15 minutes followed by a 10 minute discussion. 62 Activity Identify Operating System Requirements Exercise 1 Identifying an Operating System for a Scenario 10 minutes Identify the operating system requirements 1. Participate in small groups as assigned by the instructor. 2. Read each scenario below. 3. Identify what operating system best meets the needs of the scenario. 4. Write your answers below. After completing the above steps you will discuss your responses with the class. The instructor will write the class consensus on a flip chart. Scenarios A A group of 200 consultants who use their computers primarily for running complex spreadsheets. Data on these computers is proprietary and confidential. B A set of servers to operate mission-critical accounting and the inventory system for a manufacturing company. Solution A B Activity Identify Operating System Requirements 63 Exercise 2 Analyzing Technology Selection 5 minutes Analyze technology selection 1. Participate in small groups as assigned by the instructor. 2. Read the scenario below. 3. Analyze the feasibility of the solution given in the scenario. 4. Make any comments in the space below. After completing the above steps you will discuss your responses with the class. The instructor will write the class consensus on a flip chart. Scenario A company with 50 desktops installs Microsoft Windows 98 to run its .
