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Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems (Maintaining Operating…
Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems
Maintaining Operating Systems
Windows Patch Management
Patches are new versions of software that fix an issue or add features
Patch management is the process of keeping software updated in a safe and timely fasion
Windows Update is Microsoft's primary tool for handling patch management
A Service Pack is a large bundle of updates and other things Microsoft choses to add
Types of updates
Recommended updates are updates introducing a new feature that is not crucial
Optional updates are device drivers or language packs that are not at all crucial
Important updates usually address security issues and are the most crucial
Patch Management in Mac OS X and Linux
The App Store pane in Mac OS X System Preferences is where you access updates
Linux distributions have a have a software updating tool
Managing Temporary Files in Windows
The Disk Cleanup utility can be used to make sure your useless files are cleared out
Registry Maintenance
CCleaner or another registry cleaner can be used to clean the
registry
Disk Maintenance Utilities
Windows Error Checking and Disk Defragmentation are both tools that should be run regularly and automatically
Linux distributions almost offer at least one disk maintenance utility
Disk Utility in Mac OS X is handled automatically, but the Disk Utility tool can still be run manually
Scheduling Maintenance
Windows Task Scheduler is a tool to schedule maintenance and it can automatically run an executable at a specified time
Mac OS X uses launchd and Linux distributions use cron, bowth of which can be used to run custom scripts
Controlling Autostarting Software
System Information
Microsoft Management Console
Optimizing Operating Systems
Performance Options
Installing/Optimizing a Device
Update device drivers (from manufacturer's website)
Verify the device works
If the drivers does not work, restore an older version
Avoid running drivers in beta
Installing and Removing Software
AutoPlay (Autorun in older operating systems) lets the OS automatically search for a file called autorun.inf and run it when a removable media device is inserted into your computer.
Preparing for Problems
Backing Up Personal Data
System Restore in Windows