Transcript Week 03 - Pravin Shetty > Resume

Lecture No. 3
Software - System and Application
Computer Chips
Main Memory
More Excel
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University Notice
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1 or full year on-campus units without risk of $70 late
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Statement’ issued to all students.
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Objectives
• To look at Software
- Operating systems
- Applications Systems
• Microcomputer Operating Systems
• Commands and Command Structures
• Main Memory Considerations including Management
• Throughput Aspects
• Instruction Execution
And, some more on Excel
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Computer Software
Systems
SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
Software
Applications
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
Software
Database
Management
Communications
Control
Operating
Systems
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Business
Applications
Scientific
Applications
Other
Applications
Software
Packages
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Functions of an Operating System
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An operating system is
software that controls the
computer by:
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managing resources
providing services for
programmers
scheduling execution
End
User
Application
Programs
Utilities
Operating System
Computer Hardware
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Operating Systems
• Are a collection of systems programs
• Designed to co-ordinate and control the overall operation
of computer hardware and software
• An Interface between the Hardware and the Application
• Designed to manage RESOURCES: - C.P.U
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Storage Devices
(including Memory)
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Operating Systems
• Designed to communicate with the USER when necessary
- error in job
- no input device available
- no output device available
- insufficient storage/memory
- end of job
• Designed to boot the computer system
- start the computer operation
• Provides a means of Security
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Operating Systems
Control Programs
Processing
Programs
Job
Management
Language
Translators
Resource
Management
Service
Programs
Data
Management
Other
Processing
Programs
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Operating Systems -Additional Features
Overlapped Processing
Dynamic processing
Multiprogramming
Virtual memory
Virtual Machines
MODERN OPERATING SYSTEMS
INTERACTIVE BACKGROUND REMOTE COMMUNICATION
TASKS
TASKS
TASKS
TASKS
Conversational Scheduled
Remote Inquiry/Response
Computing
Jobs
Job
Entry
Interactive
Non-Scheduled
Timesharing
Programming
Jobs
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System Software Capabilities
• Multitasking : an operating system which handles more
than one program at a time
• Multiprocessing : an operating system which handles two
or more CPUs to process simultaneously
• Timesharing : an operating system which supports a
front-end processor to schedule and
control users’ processing requests
• Virtual Memory : an operating system element which
enables a computer to process as if it had
an unlimited supply of internal memory
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Microcomputer Operating System
Normally - A single user ( May be multiples on larger
units e.g. PS/2 with OS/2)
- System driven by user
- Functions Interactive
- User Controls
* File Usage
* Backup and Recovery
* Process functions
- User applies (develops) usage ‘standards’
- Assisted by the Operating System
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Microcomputer Operating System
Some Terms to Note
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DIRECTORY - An Allocation of Disk Space
for user requirements
FAT
TOC
- File Allocation Table - An index
of disk contents with track and
sector addresses
- Table of Contents - Table of
disk contents
NOTE: Physical Handling of Diskettes
Storage of Diskettes
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Formatting
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Systems Software Components
• Internal Command Instructions
• External Command Instructions
• Language Processors
Cobol, C, C++, Delphi, Oracle
Developer, Oracle Designer,
Java, JavaB , Powerbuilder,
Is SAP a ‘language’ ?
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Internal Command Instructions
Normally are resident in memory after Operating System
loads
• View a list of the folders and files on your disk storage
device
(Win 98 / NT / 2000 / XP Explorer)
• Copy folders and files from one disk device to another
• Erase folders and files
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External Commands
Are retrieved from secondary storage (disk) then executed
• Format disk
• Rename files
• Set the current date format (mm-dd-yy, dd-mon-yy
• Set the current time (12 hour, 24 hour, time zone)
• Print
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Command Structure
A ‘command’ sets up a process or a series of processes
A command must have
- a command code (dir, erase, copy, paste …..)
- one argument (for some commands - qualifies the
command e.g. Dir a: dir c:\studies\assignment1.doc
- a second argument (where necessary)
e.g. copy xxxxx to a:\yyyyy
add zzzzz to mmmm
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Microcomputer Operating Systems
• Apple DOS
• OS/2 and OS/2 Warp
MS-DOS (v6.22)
• SunOS
• HP-UX
• Unix, Ultrix, Linux
• Microsoft Windows 3.11 Windows95 Windows NT
Windows98 Windows2000 WindowsXP
Operating systems for Larger Installations
• VMS, MVS, OS390, OSF/2, VX24, ............
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Selection of Systems Software
• Availability of compatible applications software and/or
systems
• The ease of use by users and programmers ( = help)
• Speed of operation
• Capability to support multitasking and multiuser needs
• Type and availability of compatible hardware
• Availability of trained and available technical staff
• Company size and market penetration
• Other users’ comments
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Applications Software
• General Business Management
• Industry Specific
• Specific Disciplines
• Education
• Personal/Home Management
• General Purpose software for the user
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Software Packages
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Graphics and Multi Media
Database Management Systems
Integrated Software SAP, Oracle Financials
Application Enterprise Integration (probably with PCs
as clients)
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Internal Mechanisms
• None of this just ‘happens’
• Computers rely on a number of agents, devices,
processes, interpreters, flows and controls to operate
effectively, accurately and consistently
• So, let’s look at some of these aspects ---
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Some Thoughts on Chips
Computers rely on chips and chip technology for their
processing capabilities
storage capabilities
We will briefly look at some of their characteristics, function
and types in the following overheads
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Chips and Microprocessors
Every microprocessor’s system unit has a specific
microprocessor chip (as per the 1st lecture - Intel,
Motorola, Cyrix, AMD)
This microprocessor chip is embedded in a carrier package
The carrier is mounted on a system board - ‘motherboard’
Software is optimised to work on a specific chip (or family)
Software developed for a Pentium ll chip probably won’t work
on an 80386 or 80486 chip
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Chips
Word size:
A word is a group of bits (binary digits) - also called bytes which can be manipulated as a unit by a processor
The Pentium Pro has an internal bus designed for 64 bit
words (data moves in the chip in 64-bit blocks)
The Pentium Pro data bus also handles 64 bit words.
This means that the data path from the CPU to memory is 64bits wide - the benefit is faster processing
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Chips
• Most PC’s have specialised processor chips
• Numeric processors
• Graphic coprocessors
• Normally known as slave chips
– Their function is to free the CPU from some processing
tasks.
– The overall effect is improved system performance
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Chips
Now let’s look at the ‘data’ storage components
The normal term for this is ‘Main Memory’ - which infers
that there is a lower level of memory as well
The ‘memory’ chips - RAM (Random Access Memory) are
circuits etched onto silicon backed chips.
These also are mounted in carriers and are arranged onto
boards called single in-line memory modules - SIMMs.
There are also DIMMs.
These units also plug into the system (mother) board
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Main Memory and Its Uses
• To store the main software which controls the general
operation of the computer system
• To store a copy of application program instructions
• To store data which has been input from an input device
• To store data which has been produced as a result of
processing
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Main Memory and Its Use
ROM
RAM
ROM
RAM
No memory contents
Operating System
Loaded
DOS/WINDOWS
ROM
RAM
Excel V5
DOS/WINDOWS
Operating System
and Application
Software Loaded
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Main Memory (Primary Storage)
Diagrammatic Representation
RAM
DRAM
SCRAM
FRAM
INPUT AREA
OUTPUT AREA
OPERATING SYSTEM
SPECIAL SOFTWARE
ROM
PROM
EROM
EPROM
Database Management System
Communications Software (Telnet,Netware)
(not to scale)
APPLICATIONS PROGRAM(S)
Spare / Work Area
Interrupt Storage Area (Stacks)
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Operating System Layout Hewlett Packhard PC
Operating system
RAM Images
Operating System Dynamic RAM Pool
User Access RAM Pool
Process 1
Process 2
(physical)
Internal RAM
15M
External RAM
8M
Process ....n
Memory Management Unit:
Disk
Keyboard
Graphics Processing
Beeper
Clock
Memory Control Registers
Plug In I/O Cards
Basic ROM
ROM DISK
Operating System ROM
16M
I/O
1M
ROM
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Next Lecture …...
We are going to continue with aspects of
Memory management
Memory storage
Cache
Chips
Buses
Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP and Linux
But now, we’re off for a bit more of Excel.
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
What is the problem ? What am I trying to solve ? Why ?
• What formulae are appropriate - necessary ?
• What is the data input - is it fixed ? Is it likely to vary ?
• Where is it ? In a file ? Via the keyboard, In a Range ?
• What is its definition ? - Text, label, date, formatted,
edited ?
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
• Is there an opportunity/need for cascade calculations ?
• How are the embedded formulae addresses to be used
• What is the degree of accuracy required e.g. 1 Decimal.
Place
• Do I know how to use the built in HELP ?
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
• Graphs /Charts: Is there an opportunity to display input
or output in graphical form ?
• Which Chart (graph) form best represents the objective
of the spreadsheet
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What name should the Chart have ?
What Axes names are appropriate ?
What scale ?
Will 3 D and colour enhance the presentation
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
Should the chart be embedded in the spreadsheet or in a
separate sheet ?
Why ?
How should it be protected ?
Are there some repetitive activities which can be made
automatic, or require less key strokes
- or made user proof ?
Is it worth while to create a Macro ?
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
How should the spreadsheet best be stored ?
In the current Directory / Drive ?
Should a copy be made ? If so, how will the copy be kept
up to date ( e.g. include in a Macro)
Should more than 1 copy be made ?
Where should it/they be held for recovery and security
reasons ?
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Spreadsheet Solution
Some Hints
Who should be able to use the spreadsheet ?
Who should be able to alter data / formulae ?
How can access to the spreadsheet be made secure ?
Who will be Managing the security aspects ? (and a
Deputy ?)
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Developing / Using Spreadsheets
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Decide on the approach to the problem
Define Formulae
Define Cell Contents
Enter Data - CORRECTLY !! - labels, text, numeric ...
Manipulate data
Develop Output / Results
Produce Output
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Analyse Results
Refine, Re-Enter (Recursive)
Re-specify as necessary
Re-Evaluate
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Some Aspects of Using Spreadsheets
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Some Aspects of Using Spreadsheets
Some Commonly Occurring WEAKNESSES !
• Logic Mistakes
• Incorrect Ranges in Formulae References
• Incorrect Cell References
• Incorrect use of FORMATS and COLUMN WIDTHS
• Misuse of Built - In Functions
• Overwriting of Formulae
• Lack of Data Protection
• Undetected Access
• Data Integrity
• Input Errors - Error Detection
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Some Aspects of Using Spreadsheets
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SPREADSHEET DESIGN
Requires some experience with a computing device
Requires an understanding of programming techniques
and disciplines
Requires testing - Strategy, Results Analysis
Documentation
OBJECTIVES OF DESIGN:
RELIABILITY
AUDIT CAPABILITY
CONTROL
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Spreadsheet Design Objectives
• All OUTPUTS GENERATED ARE
Correct
Consistent
• Results are RELIABLE
• There is an AUDIT Capability
meaning that the user
should be able to retrace the steps followed to generate
different outputs from the model - and be able to verify
results (see Precedents in Excel)
• The spreadsheet can be Modified without the
introduction of errors
• The spreadsheet is meaningful and understandable to
both the Designer and the User
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Typical Spreadsheet Applications
• Decision Support for
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• Personal Productivity
• Mainstream Information Systems
Financial Statements
Budget Planning
Budget Control
Taxation
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SPREADSHEET DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE
• 1 Problem Definition - Analysis
• 2 Define: Model
Outcome
Decision Variables
Calculations
Menus
Macros
• 3 Construct the model
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SPREADSHEET DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE
• 4 Test
• 5 Document
• 6 Audit
• 7 Prepare User Manual
• 8 Train Users
• 9 Install
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Identify
Problem
Define Model
Outcome/
Decision Variables
Construct
Model
Test
Spreadsheet
Document
Audit Model and
Structure
Prepare User
Manual
Install
Train
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Model Format
AIMS
• 1 To identify the spreadsheet and its purpose
• 2 To clarify assumptions for users
• 3 To separate parts of a spreadsheet to reduce potential
for errors
• 4 To allow for progressive development
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Model Format
• Macros and Menus are ISOLATED from parameters and
Formulae to avoid interference from Delete/Insert of Rows
and/or Columns
• Map of Model This gives a description of the positioning
of the Blocks of the Spreadsheet -candidates are range
names, cell addresses,
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Acts as a Table of Contents
• Parameter Block This contains variables used in the
spreadsheet formulae (e.g. Sales Prices, Cost Prices,
Hourly Rates, Maximum and Minimum, ..........
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Model Profile
* Identification
* Owner
* Developer
* User
* Date Revised
* File names (Spreadsheet, Backup,
Macros
Menus
Map of Model - Table of Contents
Parameters and Assumptions e.g. percentages are
dependent on the cpi.
Model - Formulae
Input Vectors
Output Vectors
Decision Variables
Parameter Vectors
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Monash Agri-Business
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7 Minerals
8 Kilograms to mix
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Spreadsheet Assignment Hints
1. Easy to read and accurate layout
The first page (screen) should have references to
Documentation : Spreadsheet Name
Developer’s Name and I.D.
Group Members Names and IDs
Purpose of the spreadsheet
Date (completed or submitted)
Files Used ( ALL files and their
purpose AND their location - access
path)
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
2nd Semester, 1998
Student I.D
Student Name
Subject Code
Date Prepared
Spreadsheet Objective
Assumptions
Data Area
Results
Constraints
File names - Original
- Active
-Backup
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Spreadsheet Assignment Hints
2. Location of : Input Areas
Output Areas
Results
Charts or Graphs
Analysis report (if this is required)
Contents of Individual sheets
(These details may be combined with the First Screen)
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Spreadsheet Assignment Hints
3. Contents of Components
Input data area - tables
Output data area - tables
Chart(s)
Model
Formulae - any built in functions used
4. Any constraints - roundings, limitation of time series
Options used with built in functions - such as the
nomination of repayment at beginning or end of month
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Spreadsheet Assignment Hints
Presentation Of Charts
• Must have a meaningful name - not ‘results’
• Use legends, X and Y axes names
• Use colours
• Use an appropriate chart form
• Use multiple charts if necessary to better illustrate
results
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Excel Special Functions
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Spreadsheet Functions by Category
Database and List Management (dsum, dstdevp,
daverage..)
Date and Time (now, Month, Day, Datevalue ...)
DDE and External (upper, dollsr, floor, gcd..)
Engineering (radians, odd, Poisson,hypgeodist)
Financial ( PMT, PPMT, RATE, TBILLPRICE, NPV, ..)
Information ( Average, Min, Max, ..)
Logical (and, or, if, isodd, isref ...)
Lookup and Reference (index, vlookup, hlookup, lookup .)
Mathematics and Trigonometry (acosh, bin2oct, correl, log ..)
Statistical (dstdev, stdev, normdist, percentile , prob ....)
Text (char, code, concatenate, count, counta, N, right, left ..)
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Your Spreadsheet Skills
• INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Load spreadsheet software
Set Directory Paths
File Functions - Save As, Save, Retrieve, Copy, Delete,
Inspect (File Manager functions)
Enter Text, Labels, Formulae
Alter column specifications - width, height on a Local and
Global basis
Insert / Delete Rows, Columns
Create / Name Cell Ranges
Copy Cell Range to Cell Range
Move Cell Ranges
Delete Worksheet
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Your Spreadsheet Skills
Function Key use - F4, F9, F1, F2 ......
Formulae Development and Embedding
Use of Special Keys - Control+Home, Ctrl+End, Tab, ...
Formatting
Editing
Close
Exit (and the dialog box responses)
Charting
Sorting
Data Base Functions
Combining Spreadsheets
Splitting Worksheets
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Compound Functions
There are a number of ‘hidden’ overheads following which
you can access. They illustrate how ‘complex’ calculations
can be included in a worksheet.
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Spreadsheet Application
So what we have is the ability to extend the conditions, and
therefore the means of building a complex IF command
(also known as nested IF’s)
Without going through all of the build manoeuvres, the final
command looks like:
IF(AND(A66=0,A65=0),0,IF(AND(A67=1,A65=0),10,IF(AND(A
67=1,A66>0,A65>A66)A66+10,IF(AND(A67=1,A66=0)10,I
F(AND(A67=1,A66>0,A66>A65),A66+10,A70)))));
An extension is to include the case where for instance the
Prac Works marks are 55 and the Exam Marks are 90.
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Be careful
Test extensively before putting into production use
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Next Lecture
• We’re off to have a deeper look at Windows 2000 / XP
• and some chips and buses
And if you saw a headline ‘Eye Drops Off Shelf ’
what would you think ?
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