UD6 Verificación de equipos 11

Verification of Software Components

Overview of Software Verification Tools

• The discussion begins with the verification of software components, particularly focusing on various applications available for Windows that assist in this process.

• These applications can be free or commercial and are essential for assessing the state of a computer after hardware checks have been completed.

• While BIOS can provide some information (like temperatures and voltages), accessing the operating system allows for more comprehensive performance checks using specific software tools.

Utilizing Applications for Performance Checks

• Users can run diagnostic applications from within the operating system or boot from external media (CD/DVD/USB) to check RAM, disks, CPU, etc., ensuring optimal performance.

• Notable Windows tools mentioned include AIDA64, SiSoft Sandra, HWMonitor, CPU-Z, and GPU-Z. These tools help monitor hardware performance and detect potential failures.

Linux Boot Tools for Hardware Verification

• For Linux users, several bootable tools like SystemRescueCD and others allow users to verify hardware performance effectively.

• These Linux-based tools can check both Windows and Linux partitions on a disk when booted from USB drives or other media.

Practical Application and Activities

• The session emphasizes practical activities where participants will use these software tools to perform real-time checks on their systems.