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Future of the server operating system
Computer Weekly
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
We look at the evolution of the server operating system, and how the next generation is moving into the cloud
Operating Systems Related Topics 
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 7
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The fileservers were usually high-performance PCs running under some operating system that allows multiple activities to take place concurrently. Two approaches have been taken by NOS manufacturers
GE unveils the industrial internet operating system
Computer Weekly
JUNE 14, 2016
The GE Predix platform is now positioned as an operating system to run industrial machines more efficiently
the future of the Operating System - LinuxCon 2015 keynote
SPF13
JUNE 4, 2015
The Future of the Operating System. What is an Operating System ? Operating Systems & Apps Over Time. OS in 1960s • IBM OS/360 – First OS that kept track of system resources (program, memory, storage) • CTSS – Introduce scheduling • Univac Exec 8, Burrows MCP, Multics. Linux + Docker is the Future of Operating Systems. Given as a keynote at LinuxCon + CloudOpen Japan 2015.
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 6
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 30, 2017
In 1987 it was said, "throughout the 1990s we should anticipate that there will be a growth in 802.3 Ethernet) and 802.5 Token Ring) LANs resulting in the capture of a much larger market share." These conclusions were largely based on assumptions, at the time, that growth in the marketplace will come largely in LANs based on international standards
Defining the New Data Center Operating System
Data Center Knowledge
AUGUST 16, 2013
The abstraction of the hardware layer within the data center means we are able to utilize new types of controls around our data center. New technologies are being deployed within the data center at a very fast pace. Bill Kleyman looks at how the future data center environment will be managed.
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 3
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 22, 2017
Even though the earliest LANs were of this genre, by 1989 it appeared that they were on the way out. By 1992, however, new life had been breathed into peer-to-peer networking by both Novell and Microsoft, along with the popularity of Artisoft's LANtastic. We will take a close look at peer-to-peer LANs at a deeper level in some future posts
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 10
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
In the past, if we wished to attach some other random LAN to this system, we typically needed a gateway to perform protocol conversion from whatever the LAN was using (assuming that it was not running the same DECnet protocol) to the DECnet protocols
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 9
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
In the early 1990s, there seemed to have been some convergence on the use of 802.2 (LLC) LLC) and 802.3/802.5 Mac sub-layers as the basic Physical and Data Link Layer technology. Every major manufacturer provided this alternative, and over time it became a common methodology employed
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 8
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
In addition to the network architectures mentioned above, other protocol or protocol-like issues were of great importance
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 12
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
the network system calls then provided under interrupt 21H gave all suppliers of network software the capability to standardize at least some of the access to LAN hardware. When DOS was extended in Version 3.1, Most manufacturers of LAN software had announced or implemented support of NETBIOS for IBM LANs
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 11
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
The NETwork Basic Input Output System (NET-BIOS) was introduced at the same time IBM announced the PC Network in 1984. The network microcode was the foundation for program control of the IBM LANs; it resides in ROM on the Adapter Card, on diskette, or on the PC's motherboard
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 5
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 28, 2017
In general, pipes are software developers' tools for easily creating communications routines in software without having to explicitly control and issue commands to the communications hardware
The LAN: A History Network Operating Systems Part 1
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 7, 2017
Under the best of circumstances, the end-user should not even know that a network exists. If he wishes to do something simple, like copy a file from one place to another, it should be possible to use something like the old MS/DOS copy command and simply type: COPY c:mydata.dat p:yourdata.dat.
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 2
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 19, 2017
Before proceeding further, a brief comment on the use of the terms "proprietary" and "open system" is probably in order
The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 4
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 23, 2017
The approaches to integrated networking implemented by Banyan and Novell are difficult to match to the OSI model as well. The architectures presented in this series of posts were changing rapidly during the times that these platforms were in use, so they often differed from what you actually bought in a given product release
Microsoft acquires Express Logic for its real-time internet of things operating system
CTOvision
APRIL 22, 2019
Microsoft today announced that it’s acquired Express Logic, a 23-year-old San Diego, California-based developer of real-time operating systems (RTOS) for the internet of things (IoT) and edge devices powered by microcontroller units (MCUs), for an undisclosed amount.
Big Data - Extracting and Loading from Operational Systems
IT Toolbox
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
In today’s IT world big data applications are common. We have evolved some standard responses to the needs for these applications. One common reaction is that big data requires a “scaling up”: more CPUs, more memory, more resources. Another theme is the availability of special-purpose hardware and software for storing and analyzing big data. However, big
Mesosphere Intros SDK for Data Center Operating System
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 16, 2015
Wants to enable developers to write distributed apps without distributed-infrastructure expertise Read More. Infrastructure Technology
The Importance of Compatibility: Microsoft Shifting to Single Operating System
CTOvision
JULY 25, 2014
We love technology trends at CTO Vision. Trends like user empowerment, the convergence of the cyber and physical worlds, enhanced cloud computing, advances in managing big data, and a persistent environment of cyber insecurity shape the present and future of technology in complex and consequential ways. One little discussed trend is the tendency of today’s tech companies to develop products that function better with each other than without – in other w. To read more please log in. Login.
Announcing General Availability of Nutanix Operating System 4.1
Nutanix
JULY 12, 2019
The latest release of the Nutanix Operating System, NOS 4.1, is available today. This release offers rich enterprise capabilities to meet the needs of the most demanding applications and critical infrastructure requirements in the datacenter
Reset Windows 10 1803 Fix Operating System Related Issues
Anoop
MAY 23, 2018
The post Reset Windows 10 1803 Fix Operating System Related Issues appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair. Windows 10 1803 comes with an option to reinstall the OS with or without removing the personal files from the device. I would recommend keeping all the personal files in the cloud storage instead of the local hard disk of the machine. There could be many reasons to reset or reinstall or rebuild windows 10 […].
CoreOS Launches First Stable Release of Its Web-Scale Operating System
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 28, 2014
Release includes Docker, support by major cloud providers, commercial support. Read More. Blades Infrastructure
Back-to-Basics Weekend Reading - Virtualizing Operating Systems.
All Things Distributed
JULY 20, 2012
Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. Back-to-Basics Weekend Reading - Virtualizing Operating Systems. This weekends back-to-basics reading is on operating system virtualization. There are two papers that deserve the "classic" tag as they both form the basis for operating system virtualization that is in production today. All Things Distributed.
TechNet Radio: (Part 8) Hyper-V from a VMware Admin’s Perspective - Supported Guest Operating Systems
IT Pros Rock!
MAY 2, 2014
In this installment of our "Hyper-V from a VMware admin's perspective" series, Keith Mayer and Andy Syrewicze discuss support for guest operating systems in Hyper-V. Tune in as they go in depth on supported server and client operating systems as well demo for us how Linux is supported in Hyper-V. [ 5:08 ] What does “supported” mean in terms of Guest Operating Systems on Hyper-V? [
Dell Updates Storage Center Operating System 7 (SCOS 7)
Storage IO Blog
MAY 31, 2016
In case you missed it, Dell recently announced Storage Center Operating System 7 (SCOS 7) with several enhancements for their SC series storage systems (e.g. The post Dell Updates Storage Center Operating System 7 (SCOS 7) appeared first on StorageIOblog. Compellent). For those who are under maintenance agreements, the new features are no charge upgrades.
Huawei unveils new operating system HarmonyOS, will it replace Google’s Android?
CTOvision
AUGUST 12, 2019
took the wraps off its “HarmonyOS” operating system Friday, offering the first glimpses of in-house software that may someday replace Google’s Android and reduce its reliance on American technology. Huawei Technologies Co. To begin with, the open-source software will skip smartphones and instead find its way into everything from cars and watches to personal computers by […].
6 uncertainties that will shape the future of mobile operating systems
Trends in the Living Networks
MAY 5, 2011
I began by looking at the mobile operating system landscape, showing the forecasts recently made by Gartner, as below. I would not make the same forecasts for a number of reasons, however Gartner’s figures are a reasonable stab at what mobile operating system shares might be.
Getting started with Tails, the encrypted, leave-no-trace operating system
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2016
A step-by-step guide on how to download, install, and start using Tails, the world's most secure platform
Mesosphere: Organizing the machines in your datacenter as if they are one large computer
CTOvision
MAY 11, 2015
The Mesosphere datacenter operating system helps you organize the machines in your datacenter as if they are one big computer. Mesosphere provides a new kind of operating system. Events Debian KDE Linux Linux distribution Open Source operating system
Update On The Megatrend of the Internet of Things
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Open questions decision-makers should track include: Do you believe this will be any more secure than our current systems? CTO Internet of Things News Trends Air traffic control Amazon Echo Android (operating system) Apache Hadoop Apache Spark Big Data Google Internet New York City
Olly, A Robot Assistant with Personality
CTOvision
DECEMBER 12, 2015
The operating system is based on Android. Gadgets Robots News Google Robot Android (operating system) Fitbit OllyI think it is safe to say that many people would like to have a C3PO in their lives, I know I would.
Control your Hyundai from your Smartwatch
CTOvision
MARCH 4, 2015
Gadgets News Android (operating system) Google Google Play Hyundai Smartwatch By Katie Kennedy. Editor''s note: Do you remember the movie Jurassic Park? Remember how you thought it might be a bad idea to put people on an island full of man eating dinosaurs?
Threema, the Seriously Secure Messaging Application: Check It Out!
CTOvision
MARCH 12, 2015
Unlike other popular messaging apps (including those claiming to use encryption), even we as the server operator have absolutely no way to read your messages. CTO Cyber Security Android (operating system) App Store (iOS) encryption Google Play iOS By May Gourley.
You Should Run R On Your Computer: Not just for stats, but to know what all the excitement is about
CTOvision
APRIL 20, 2014
R runs on a wide variety of systems, including Mac, Windows, Linux and Unix. Download and install the one for your system. Now you have R running on your system. Analysis Big Data CTO CRAN Linux Microsoft Windows Open Source Operating Systems R Unix Windows
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