There are several Operating systems available for a business wishing to run multiple computers. Some are proprietary such as Windows and Mac OS while others are free and open source such as Linux. Windows 7 enterprise edition would be suitable for the company due to the following reasons.
Security
Windows 7 enterprise provides companies with enhanced inbuilt security to protect their information and files against unauthorized access. On the local machine, one is able to protect sensitive files on the drives using bit locker. This software offers protection for individual files as well as entire disks preventing people without passwords from loading their operating systems and using them to access sensitive files. Bit locker is also available for portable USB drives as Bit Locker to go.
Network Access
Windows 7 enterprise reduces connection costs for businesses using Direct Access. Previously, companies had to install and manage an expensive Virtual Private Network. Direct Access allows employees of a company to access the corporate network in a cost effective way. It accomplishes this by using established protocols such as internet protocol version 6 (IPv6). It is also more secure than VPNs.
Program management
Employees in a business sometimes install personal programs on the company computers. While some may be legitimate, others may be malware or contain Trojan horses that may compromise the security of any computer connected to the local network. Windows Enterprise solves this problem using App Locker. App Locker creates rules that regulate the kind of software users can install and run in the company networks. It is easier to use than Software Restriction Policies that was available in previous versions of Windows.
Using home groups, users of Windows 7 Enterprise can use home groups to connect to other computers using LAN and share files. Home groups are more user-friendly and allow multiple computers to access the same printer easily.
Installing a Printer in Windows 8
Step 1. Connect the printer to the computer using its cable. If the printer supports Bluetooth, skip this step.
Step 2. On the Control panel, click on devices and printers. Then navigate to the “add a printer” option.
Step 3. Click on add network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer and choose the printer you want to use and click next. The computer may require device drivers, which accompany a new printer.
Step 4. Install the drivers and then click on finish. The printer is now online.
Identifying the printer
- Legacy Windows (Windows 3.1)
- In the Program manager, double click on main
- Click on the control panel option
- Click on the printers option
- The available printers are listed on a textbox
- Windows
- Click start and search control panel
- On the control panel, click on the “devices and printers”
- The installed printers will be listed on the window
- Mac
- Click on Apple menu
- Click on System Preferences
- The installed printers are displayed in the printers and faxes section.
- Unix
- Open the command line
- Enter the following command “ echo $PRINTER ’
- The Default printer will be displayed.
- Linux
- Open the command line by clicking on the terminal
- Log on as the root by using the following command “ # su root”
- View the installed printers by entering the following command “ #Ipstat -a”
- Solaris
- Log in as a super user
- Enter the following command to access the default printer “# lpstat -d”
References
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Magid, J Lawrence and G Louis Fortis. The little Quicken book: for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Berkeley: Peachpit Press, 1996.
Steinberg, Scott. 10 reasons to upgrade to Windows 7. 3 November 2009. 7 August 2013.
