Learning Intention:

We will describe how operating systems manage hardware and enable virtualization.

Success Criteria:

I can explain OS functions, recognize common issues, and understand what virtualization means.

Why We’re Learning This:

Operating systems connect the hardware you built yesterday to the automation and AI systems you’ll manage later this year.

Warm-Up (Tech Journal Prompt):

“If your computer could talk, what would it tell you about the work it does in the background?”

Today’s Work:

• Continue your A+ Systems Foundations Slides.
• Complete Operating Systems & Virtualization (Domain 2):
  • Define key terms (driver, partition, boot sequence, update).
  • Write a short flow: “Power → BIOS → Boot Loader → OS → Desktop.”
  • Reflect: “Why is virtualization important for automation and cloud computing?”
• Save your slides for Thursday’s troubleshooting section.

Check for Understanding:

What is the difference between a virtual machine and a physical one?

Wrap-Up / Exit:

List two OS maintenance tasks that improve system performance.