This is a screenshot of the task D1 that I completed for Unit 3. The idea of the task was to alter the properties of a server in order to fit the needs of a given set of criteria. I completed the task using the server builder on the Apple website, in which you can specify what you need the server to do. I found this task interesting as I didn't know it was possible to build your own server.

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This is a screenshot of the task P3 that was set for Unit 3. We had to show how a logcal computer system worked. It was interesting to explore the different processes that the computer has in order to achieve the final outcome.

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What is this unit about?

This unit is about understanding how computer systems work. You learn about the different properties that a computer has, for example essential hardware such as a mouse and a screen and essential software such as Internet Explorer. You also get to learn about how properties differ when different computers are used, for example in one piece of work I compared the difference between a Hewlett Packard computer and an Apple Mac computer.

My review of the unit

I enjoyed the unit as I got to find out that there were difference in the properties of different computers; before completing the unit, I assumed that the properties of an Apple Mac computer and a Hp computer were the same, but I found out that they were not. I also found it interesting to know that you can customise computers and laptops to meet your own personal needs, rather than having to buy a standard computer.