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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows (or simply Windows) is a metafamily of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It consists of several families of operating systems, each of which cater to a certain sector of the computing industry with the OS typically associated with IBM PC Compatible architecture. Active Windows families include Windows NT , Windowa Embedded and Windows Phone
Different Versions
Windows 7
On July 22, 2009, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 were released as RTM (release to manufacturing) while the former was released to the public 3 months later on October 22, 2009. Unlike its predecessor, Windows Vista, which introduced a large number of new features, Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista was already compatible. Windows 7 has multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with an updated taskbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup and performance improvements.
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows 8, the successor to Windows 7, was released generally on October 26, 2012. A number of significant changes were made on Windows 8, including the introduction of a user interface based around Microsoft's Metro design language with optimizations for touch-based devices such as tablets and all-in-one PCs. These changes include the Smart Screen, which uses large tiles that are more convenient for touch interactions and allow for the display of continually updated information, and a new class of apps which are designed primarily for use on touch-based devices. Other changes include increased integration with cloud services and other online platforms (such as social networks and Microsoft's own OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) and Xbox Live services), the Windows Store service for software distribution, and a new variant known asWindows RT for use on devices that utilize the ARM architecture An update to Windows 8, called Windows 8.1, was released on October 17, 2013, and includes features such as new live tile sizes, deeper OneDrive integration, and many other revisions.Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 has been subject to some criticism, such as removal of Start Menu.
Windows 10
On September 30, 2014, Microsoft announced Windows 10 as the successor to Windows 8.1. It was released on July 29, 2015, and addresses shortcomings in the user interface first introduced with Windows 8. Changes include the return of the Start Menu, a virtual desktop system, and the ability to run Windows Store apps within windows on the desktop rather than in full-screen mode.Windows 10 is said to be available to update from qualified Windows 7 with SP1 and Windows 8.1 computers from the Get Windows 10 Application (for Windows 7 , Windows 8.1) or Windows Update (Windows 7).
On November 12, 2015, an update to Windows 10, version 1511, was released.This update can be activated with a Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 product key as well as Windows 10 product keys.Features include new icons and right-click context menus, default printer management, four times as many tiles allowed in the Start menu, Find My Device, and Edge updates.
Multilingual support
Multilingual support is built into Windows. The language for both the keyboard and the interface can be changed through the Region and Language Control Panel. Components for all supported input languages, such as Input Method Editors, are automatically installed during Windows installation (in Windows XP and earlier, files for East Asian languages, such as Chinese, and right-to-left scripts, such as Arabic, may need to be installed separately, also from the said Control Panel). Third-party IMEs may also be installed if a user feels that the provided one is insufficient for their needs.
Interface languages for the operating system are free for download, but some languages are limited to certain editions of Windows.Language Interface Packs(LIPs) are redistributable and may be downloaded from Microsoft's Download Center and installed for any edition of Windows (XP or later) – they translate most, but not all, of the Windows interface, and require a certain base language (the language which Windows originally shipped with). This is used for most languages in emerging markets. Full Language Packs, which translates the complete operating system, are only available for specific editions of Windows (Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista and 7, and all editions of Windows 8, 8.1 and RT except Single Language). They do not require a specific base language, and are commonly used for more popular languages such as French or Chinese. These languages cannot be downloaded through the Download Center, but available as optional updates through the Windows Updateservice (except Windows 8).
The interface language of installed applications are not affected by changes in the Windows interface language. Availability of languages depends on the application developers themselves.
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 introduces a new Language Control Panel where both the interface and input languages can be simultaneously changed, and language packs, regardless of type, can be downloaded from a central location. The PC Settings app in Windows 8.1 and Windows Sever 2012 R2 also includes a counterpart settings page for this. Changing the interface language also changes the language of preinstalled Windows Store apps (such as Mail, Maps and News) and certain other Microsoft-developed apps (such as Remote Desktop). The above limitations for language packs are however still in effect, except that full language packs can be installed for any edition except Single Language, which caters to emerging markets.
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Microsoft Office Suite
With the growth of business, challenges also grow in managing accounts and finances. An automated and integrated accounting & financials management solution which SAP BusinessOne is, promises for a real time accounting. This is a core component of SAP BusinessOne covers all key processes such as ledger and journal entries, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
SAP Business One Accounting & Financials Benefits
- Streamlines financial operations
- Faster closing process
- Improves decision making
This module includes
- All functions and reports required for accounting and financial operations of the company
- All tax-related reports according to the regulations in each country
- Enabling with documentation of all financial and accounting-related transactions
Chart of Account:A chart of account lists all of a company's general ledger(G/L) accounts and is the basis for its reporting and posting activities. During first implementation , the setting up of financial accounting is done. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and country or state (e.g. for India, India A S )specific regulations are applied as suggested by tax adviser and accountant of the company are applied in that. The SAP Business One provides with predefined charts of accounts for individual countries based on local requirements. It is SAP Partner like us ( Specialised IT Squad Pvt. Ltd. ) who suggests based on an analysis before implementation which predefined chart of account has to be used. In addition to that our experts also suggests for additions and adjustments what are necessary for the company.
The accounts are organised hierarchically according to drawers, titles, and active accounts. These terms are explained below:
- Drawers: The organisation of chart of accounts follows GAAP in which there is a separate "drawer" for accounts representing assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, cost of sales, expenses, financing, and other revenues and expenses. Within each drawer company's accounts are organised by levels in a logical fashion in consonance with the company's financial accounting processes. Drawers are the organisational unit on the top level and predefined drawers with SAP BusinessOne can not be changed.
- Titles and Active Accounts: Every G/L account is defined as either a title account or an active account. A title account groups together all of the active accounts. In financial reports, a title summarises all of the balances of each active account below it. Active accounts contain postings of transactions.
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This section allows users to create new journal entries and search for existing ones. It is to mention here that most journal entries are posted automatically from sales, purchasing and banking areas. In addition, users can automatically allocate each transaction to a project or a cost centre. The journal entries can be created from previously defined posting template manually.
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Posting Templates:Every commercial organisation present their transaction in template format, in which only the recorded amounts vary from transaction to transaction (e.g. the separation of VAT in purchasing or sales). SAP BusinessOne enables to create fixed template for such recurrent journal entries. When recording this type of transaction, choose the relevant template and fill in the missing items. SAP BusinessOne separates the amounts in accordance with the account assignment template.
- Creating Posting Template: One can create percentage-based template for journal entries requiring a format that includes same account and/or business partners and is characterised by specific ratio of amounts.
- Removing Posting Template: This is irreversible process so it is advisable to exercise the option for the template which is to be discarded finally.
- Posting Templates Window: This window displays posting template according to defined criteria.
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Recurring Posting:Every business has transactions that recur monthly or weekly. For example, recurring journal entries can be payroll orders or standing instructions that are paid by the bank every month.Although the transaction recur on predefined dates and usually comprise the same objects,the transaction amounts are not necessarily the same each time nor do the percentages have to be fixed.
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Microsoft Visio
Reverse Transactions:This functionality displays a list of all manual journal entries scheduled for automatic reversal, which can be executed. The reverse transactions window is used to create reverse transactions for selected journal entries.
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Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Exchange Rate Differences: Any company maintaining foreign currency(FC)business partners and/or accounts,SAP BusinessOne conducts all related bookkeeping in FC.Since company conducts bookkeeping system in local currency(LC),SAP BusinessOne expresses every FC transaction in LC according to the FC exchange rate on the day of transaction. The fluctuations in FC exchange rates on daily basis obviously causes mismatch in LC and FC. The Exchange Rate Differences functionality periodically recalculates the LC and FC balances according to the exchange rate on the day the differences are calculated. SAP BusinessOne provides recommendations for executing automatic journal transaction for exchange rate differences in FC business partners and accounts, correct to a given date. This functionality reconciles the FC card balance and the LC balance, considering the fluctuation in FC exchange rates.
