assigenment 2

This assignment has three parts:

Part One:

** Analyze, compare the performance implications between Linux vs Windows Operating Systems or MacOS – depending which OS you have (some points to describe, explain, compare and analyze) security, encryption, file structure, access controls, applications use for, efficiencies, vulnerabilities.

Part Two:

** Drawn a diagram for Linux OS to include

Hardware

Kernel

Shell

Applications

Users

** Drawn a diagram for Windows OS to include

Hardware

Kernel

Shell

Applications

Users

** Describe some of the design principles of the two OS diagrams

Refer to OSI and TCP/IP diagrams

** Explain the differences among OSI and TCP/IP models

Part Three:

For this part download Linux (Khali) using one of the following methods

USB flash drive

Virtual Machine

Dual boot

** For this part you need to research and describe document with screen shots How to change the Linux Root password.

** Explain some of the key issues in the design of Linux OS.

Use available resources, class material, book(s) and follow APA style guide for citation for all your references.

Let me know if you have any questions or need further help.

Best Regards,

Dr Antoniou

Evaluation criteria 0-100 Points.

Part One: Analyze and Compare Linux vs Windows Operating Systems (Total: 40 Points)

1. Security Analysis (10 points): Detailed comparison of security features, including encryption methods, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
2. File Structure and Access Controls (10 points): A clear comparison of how each OS manages files and controls access.
3. Application Use and Efficiency (10 points): Analysis of the types of applications best suited for each OS and their performance efficiencies.
4. General Analysis (10 points): Overall depth, clarity, and accuracy of the analysis, including real-world implications and examples.

Part Two: OS Diagrams and Principles (Total: 35 Points)

1. Diagrams (20 points): Clear, accurate diagrams for both Linux and Windows OS, including all required components (Hardware, Kernel, Shell, Applications, Users).
2. Design Principles Description (5 points): Insightful description of the design principles underlying each OS, with reference to OSI and TCP/IP models.
3. OSI vs TCP/IP Models (10 points): A clear, accurate explanation of the differences between these models.

Part Three: Practical Exercise with Linux (Total: 25 Points)

1. Documenting Linux Root Password Change (10 points): Detailed, step-by-step documentation with clear screenshots.
2. Key Issues in Linux OS Design (10 points): Well-researched and articulated discussion of key design issues in Linux.
3. APA Style and Citations (5 points): Proper use of APA style for citations and overall format of the assignment.