Computer System Development: Understanding Functions, Designing, Building and Configuring

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Computer System Development
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Executive summary
The report makes an investigation of different types of computer components. This is useful to
install and assemble various parts. Here different kinds of functions of computers and their designing
methodologies are analyzed. Further, processes to configure and develop computer system
configurations are discussed. It has also demonstrated different kinds of routine maintenances
needed for the given company.

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Table of Contents
Introduction:..........................................................................................................................................4
1. Task 1: Understanding functions of computer systems:....................................................................4
1.1. Impact of computer systems in social and work and their roles in various environments:........4
1.2. Discussion on main hardware components:...............................................................................5
1.2.1. Factors determining computer performances:.....................................................................5
1.2.2. Purpose of some system utilities:........................................................................................7
1.3. Comparison of various computer systems and their suitability:.................................................7
2. Task 2: Designing computer systems:...............................................................................................8
2.1. Different stages to arrive at the final specifications of recommender systems:.........................8
2.2. Justification and evaluation of hardware and software components for meeting the
requirements:...................................................................................................................................10
Task 3: Building and configuring computer systems:.........................................................................13
3.1. Tasks during LAB session:.......................................................................................................13
3.1.1. Processes of assembling a typical computer:.....................................................................13
3.1.2. A process by which operating system can be installed:....................................................15
3.2. Test report to show processes for verifying installation:..........................................................16
Task 4: Undertaking routine maintenance over computer systems:....................................................18
4.1. Essential routines to be done:...................................................................................................18
4.1.1. Different backups and justification of choices of backup strategies:................................18

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4.1.2. Defragmentation tools and scheduling defragmentation tools to be executed automatically
by operating systems:......................................................................................................................21
4.2.2. Things to be considered before updating software and hardware:........................................22
Conclusion:..........................................................................................................................................24
References:..........................................................................................................................................25

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Introduction:
The analysis and evaluations on various computer components are helpful to assemble and
install the parts under client premises. In the following activity, 40 machines are intended to collect,
configure and analyze having specific hardware and software components.
The hardware sections comprise of 30 PCs and a couple of printers. For software parts Adobe
Premiere Pro CC, Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X10 and Magix Movie Edit Pro 2016 Premium is
chosen.
The reports analyze various functions of computer systems and discuss the ways to design
computer systems. Next, different methods of creation and configuration of computer systems are
demonstrated and routine maintenance of undertaken over computer systems of the provider
company.
1. Task 1: Understanding functions of computer systems:
1.1. Impact of computer systems in social and work and their roles in various environments:
Computer technology has made communications possible from one part of the world to other.
They are utilized in many areas along with teaching and learning. The computers are used as
management tools for resolving business issues (Card 2017).
Computing systems in social sector:
Information can be recorded at various levels and at different places through remote sensors
that are carried on by satellite. It helps with controlling traffic lights and controls the rise in some

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calls very effectively. Again, they are broadly used in hospitals like controlling drugs, surgical types
of equipment and linens and checking up and treatment of diseases.
Computing systems in working sector:
Branches of different banks are equipped with terminals providing online accounting
facilities and enable with information like interest changes, overdrafts, deposits and current balances.
Productions are controlled, coordinated and planned in industries with the help of computers.
Moreover, they help in measuring every section of suggested designed that are satisfactory and assist
in designing.
1.2. Discussion on main hardware components:
1.2.1. Factors determining computer performances:
The performances of computers depend on its various hardware components. This includes
its various input devices, storage devices and storage devices. Besides, Central Processing Unit or
CPU is an important part that helps in performing arithmetic, logical and computing operations
(Courtois 2014). Apart from this performance of different physical parts like motherboard, sound
card, graphic card determines how the system might work.