Section 1.4- Section 1.9 and Section 2.1

In the last two days I've completed 3 hours of the tutorial video. Section 1.4 went over Windows Services-programs that run in the background of your computer- not needing user intervention. These programs include tunneling services (to make network connections) and security software to give some examples. Section 1.6 focused on configuring the Network Adapter for your computer and establishing network connections. I learned how to regulate network traffic through the adapter settings on your computer. For example, you can regulate the amount of data a program uses in the network by using the "Quality of Service" tool in the policies tab of the network adapter properties. 1.6 also went over the different types of network connections and their abilities. Section 1.7 was about caring for the digital integrity of your computer. To keep a computer running smoothly without crashes or viruses, one should always schedule backups, disk checks, defragmentation of the hard drive, download patches and updates, download driver updates, and keep their anti-virus up to date. If a computer does begin show signs of quick deterioration, tools such as the chkdsk (check-disk) command, system restore, or windows backup are available. Section 1.9 was about client-side virtualization, or setting up multiple operating systems on one user interface. It talked about hypervisors, which make these setups possible, and how the security of a hypervisor is extremely important. Section 2.1 was about computer security- both physically and digitally. Many people ignore their computer's security until it gets infected with viruses or spyware- so it is essential to take basic precautions when it comes to system security. After getting through 1.1, I've become a little bit more comfortable with computer functions and commands, giving me a sense of personal advancement. Now that that I've watched these tutorials and took notes on them, I now have 10 hours out of 25 done for my Capstone project.