Assignment:
Describe the main functions of an operating system and the role of utility software.
Install and configure an operating system.
Scenario
Mark & Horton tax accountants have opened a new office in Melbourne, Australia. They are committed to providing taxation and financial planning services to both individuals and small business owners.
Currently they have four (4) full-time tax accountants, two (2) junior accountants and two (2) receptionists appointed to facilitate the clients. Additionally, two (2) financial advisors work two days a week.
All the workstations being in workgroup environment have caused few concerns for the company mainly:
- security,
- retrieval of client information from individual staff computers and
- accessibility of information
Assume that you have been hired to provide advice and help in the installation and configuration of an appropriate operating system that will satisfy the needs of the company.