Core of the Windows Operating System

Recent versions of Windows are founded on a 32 bit operating system. The structure of its core may result in compatibility concerns when it comes to applications, specifically scripted for 16 bit operating systems based on DOS from older Windows versions. Even with this drawback, Windows makes for a more stable operating system, capable of multitasking functions.

Remote Capability

The system installation that comes with your Windows software comes with few remote control features. There are updates that are available to act as a solution to this issue. We will detail more information about Windows and remote capability later in this chapter.

Windows System Memory

One of the best assets of Windows is its support of virtual memory. Virtual memory uses a special type of swap file on local and network hard drives to supplement the need for a robust amount of physical memory on your computer. This is a rather affordable solution to the issue of not having enough memory to support RAM heavy applications. The drawback of virtual memory is a slower performance opposed to the physical version.

Windows memory takes another knock because of the higher rate of usage compared to other operating systems. In some cases, requirements for Windows memory is up to four times more than systems like Linux.

In comparison to Linux, the memory efficiency of Windows has been considered inferior. The Linux operating system will allow users to run multiple applications from the same memory block, a method that saves space on the hard drive. Linux also uses a demand loading system to integrate applications. This means it uses the minimal amount of space to run a program even when the actual application calls for a higher amount of memory.

Requirements for memory will vary tremendously when it comes to Windows web servers. This all depends on the number of clients, applications, the number of operable services and exactly how the server is being used. A good example is how stand alone servers have much less overhead than directory domain servers. Also keep in mind that Windows hosting running an SQL database or an Exchange Server may also require the use of more system memory.

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