Nt1310 Unit 10 Hardware Requirements

1) Hardware specifications that would be needed include:

1) Intel Pentium G3260T 2.9 GHz Processor- for faster processing of instructions given to the computer

2) 4 GB DDR3L RAM- to provide needed storage

3) 1 TB 7200 RPM Hard drive- for faster data storage and retrieval

4) 23 inches (1920x1080 pixels) screen- to provide clearer, cleaner display

5) Windows 10 Operating System- to manage the computer’s hardware and software resources

6) Intel HD Graphics- for smooth image quality

7) Bluetooth- to easily transfer data from, for instance, mobile device to computer and vice versa

8) 3 USB 3.0 Ports- also provides fast transfer of files

9) Dual Layer DVD+/- RW Drive-allows for fast burning and viewing of video files on dvd discs

10) 128 MB Video

2a) Two (2) operating systems that could be used:

Linux operating system- this operating system software enables the computer operator to relay instructions from an application to, for instance, the computer’s processor. After the instructed task is performed by the processor the results are sent back to the application through the operating system.

Windows 8 OS- facilitates a user interface similar to mobile phones and tablets. It is tile based wit each representing a particular application. It can be easily upgraded when necessary to Windows 10 if needed.

2bi) Finances:

Accounts receivable software- allows a business like Debbie’s Furniture to efficiently manage customer activity and automate invoice processing to ensure timely revenue collection. Microsoft Excel can be used to categorically arrange this data.

Financial modules software- this will help Debbie’s Furniture to take full advantage of all the data in their financial system and view finance holistically. An example is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) finance module software, which can be used to manage product planning, maintain and keep track of inventories, interact with suppliers, provide enhanced customer service and track