In this discussion assignment, you will examine the core functions of operating systems, including process and memory management, file system management, and device management. Additionally, you will discuss the advantages and challenges of different operating system types in terms of performance, scalability, and fault tolerance, while also exploring the key features and characteristics specific to mobile operating systems.

You are the IT manager of a growing e$-$commerce company that operates both online and through a mobile app. The company has experienced a significant increase in customer traffic and sales in recent months. As a result, there is a pressing need to reevaluate and potentially upgrade the current operating systems used across the organization to ensure seamless operations and enhanced performance.

Considering the given situation, engage in a comprehensive discussion addressing the following points:

Analyze how the core functions of an operating system, such as process management, memory management, file system management, and device management, are crucial for the efficient functioning of an e$-$commerce platform. Provide specific examples of how these functions impact the overall performance and user experience.

Discuss the advantages and challenges associated with each type of operating system in the context of managing the increased workload, ensuring scalability, and maintaining fault tolerance in a rapidly growing e$-$commerce business.

Explore the key features and characteristics of mobile operating systems. Discuss how mobile OS functionalities contribute to user engagement, data security, and overall business success.

Your Discussion should be a minimum of $500$ words in length and not more than $750$ words. Please include a word count. Following the APA standard, use references and in$-$text citations for the textbook and any other sources.$$

End your discussion post with one question related to the concepts learned in this unit, from which your colleagues can formulate a response or generate further discussion.