Module 6 Introduction

 

The operating system performs many tasks such as managing input and output of information. This is very important for major systems that accept input, transform it, then output processed information.  Inputs can be billing information. Transformation may be calculating internal billing and taxation, Output is often invoicing billing or managerial reports.   Operating system performance impacts the ability to perform these tasks in a timely fashion and so are  very important in business systems.

It is important to understand the concept of I/O and peripheral devices in order to be able to effectively select and integrate Operating System solutions.

In this module, we’ll examine file input and output as well as considerations for peripheral devices.