Advanced System Software and Integrated Systems

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions of integrated systems, system architecture, and specific types of advanced systems software based on the lecture transcript.

System

A collection of components linked together and recognized as a single functioning unit.

Integrated systems

Combinations of hardware, software, data and communication components that work together as one to support organizational operations and decision making.

System architecture

The structure that defines system components, their relationships, and how they interact with the environment.

Hardware

A component of system architecture that includes the CPU, memory, storage, and I/O devices.

System software

A component of system architecture consisting of operating systems and drivers.

Application software

A component of system architecture dedicated to business applications.

Communication components

The part of system architecture involving networking and protocols.

Advanced systems software

Sophisticated software designed to manage computer resources and support hardware and applications by operating at a low level in the system.

Operating Systems

The core component of advanced systems software that manages hardware resources and provides an interface for user applications.

Device Drivers

Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices by translating general commands into device-specific instructions.

System Utilities

Tools designed to perform maintenance tasks, such as disk defragmenters, backup software, and antivirus programs, which enhance system performance and security.

Advanced Repair Solutions

Software like Advanced System Repair Pro that scans and repairs operating systems, restoring settings and improving stability by addressing issues caused by malware.

Firmware

Software stored inside hardware devices that controls essential device operations, such as BIOS or UEFI in computers.

Shells and Command Line Interfaces (CLIs)

Software that allows users to interact with the operating system through text-based commands, such as Bash or PowerShell.

Hypervisors

Virtualization managers that allow multiple operating systems to run on one physical machine, such as VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V.