Training
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Explore Windows architecture - Training
This module provides information about the operating system’s architecture and supported devices. It also describes the desktop support environment and troubleshooting terminology.
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Microsoft has released 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system. 64-bit Windows was designed with compatibility in mind. Developers can ensure that their existing 32-bit applications run well under 64-bit Windows or take advantage of the benefits of 64-bit Windows by migrating their applications.
A 64-bit operating system supports far more physical memory than a 32-bit operating system. For example, most 32-bit Windows systems support a maximum of 4 gigabytes of physical memory, with up to 3 gigabytes of address space for each process, while 64-bit Windows supports up to 2 terabytes of physical memory with 8 terabytes of address space for each process. The increased physical memory includes the following benefits for applications:
There are also important benefits for businesses:
Training
Module
Explore Windows architecture - Training
This module provides information about the operating system’s architecture and supported devices. It also describes the desktop support environment and troubleshooting terminology.