Overview:
In this assignment, you will compare and contrast components of an operating system and general application concepts and uses.
Instructions:
Chapter 4 of your textbook includes a lab. You are not required to complete the lab but evaluate your computer environment to determine whether you can complete the lab.
In step 1 of the lab, you are directed to a website for the Virtual Box application. Open the End-user documentation, which defines what hardware and host OS environments are supported.
Use the OS utilities discussed in the chapter to determine whether your system can support Virtual Box. o Show your systems CPU and whether it supports virtualization. If your OS utilities do not show your CPUs virtualization capabilities, go to the manufacturers website, and find the technical specs. o Show your systems memory. o Show your systems Hard Drive space available.
Include screenshots and narrative to support your conclusion regarding your system: does it support virtualization/can you run Virtual Box? Explain why or why not. If your system can support Virtual Box, try installing it and completing the lab. Requirements:
Submit a Word document in APA format.
Two-three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
At least two resources. Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.
