1. Supporting Activity: OS Server
Perform a web search for operating system virtualization software such as VirtualBox or VMware.
Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
• What are the differences and similarities between Windows Server(r) OS and the desktop OS version?
2. Supporting Activity: Embedded OS
Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
• What are some of the key characteristics of an embedded OS?
• Describe some examples of markets where embedded systems are used. Discuss why they are important.
• Describe some examples of markets where embedded systems are used.
3. Supporting Activity: Linux® Versus UNIX® Setuid
Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
• In what ways does the Linux® setuid feature differ from the setuid feature in standard UNIX®? In what ways is the Linux® implementation preferred?
4. Write a 3-page paper describing four types of failures that may occur in a distributed system. Specify which of these are also applicable to a centralized system. Choose two of the four failures and describe how you would isolate and fix each failure.