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By
the end of Module 1 - Introduction to the Operating System, you
will be able to:
- Describe the functions of an "operating system" and the benefits
it offers to programmers and users.
- Articulate the typical responsibilities of a network administrator
and relate how knowledge of operating systems is important to fulfilling
those responsibilities.
- Compare and contrast seven of the most popular operating systems
in use today.
- Compare and contrast a GUI interface and a command line interface.
- Outline the history of the operating system from early development
to present.
- Describe the main functions common to most operating systems.
At
the end of Module 2 - Inside the Operating System, you will be able
to:
- Articulate what "processes" do and describe their role in helping
applications interact with processors and memory.
- Describe how "threads" work and describe their role in helping
applications interact with processors and memory.
- Define the term "multitasking" and describe why it is important
to the understanding of how processors work with data.
- Define the term "multiprocessing" and describe why it is important
to the understanding of how servers process data.
- Define the term "scheduling" and describe why it is important
to the understanding of how the operating system manages processor
time.
- Define the term "swapping" and describe why it is important to
the understanding of how memory is utilized in a computer.
- Use all of the skills acquired above to understand and describe
the internal structure of an operating system using Windows NT as
an example.
- Evaluate any operating system and describe its internal structure.
At
the end of Module 3 - Installing the OS, you will be able to:
- Prepare a hard drive for an operating system installation.
- Partition a hard drive using the FDISK program.
- Format a partition.
- Evaluate a computer to insure that it meets all operating system
requirements.
- Differentiate between initial installations and upgrades.
- Define and describe the concept of network installations.
- Define and describe the concept of unattended installations.
- Uninstall a computer system.
At
the end of Module 4 - Managing File Systems, you will be able to:
- Describe how
hard drives store data and identify the number of cylinders, heads
and sectors by looking at a hard drive.
- Navigate through a directory structure with ease and comfort.
- Identify and describe Flat, Tree, and Directed Acyclic Graph directory
structures.
- Identify and describe the major file systems available and make
choices about which file system to use for a given operating system.
- Locate resources on local and remote computers by using the Universal
Naming Convention.
- Map resources using a GUI interface or the DOS command line.
- Identify the location of a file or folder by using a proper pathname.
At
the end of Module 5 - Managing the Operating System, you will be
able to:
- Explain and implement a basic scheme to manage
users and groups on a network.
- Create a secure password.
- Share files, folders, and other objects
on Windows-based systems.
- Design and implement a network security
policy.
- Use Tracert and Ping to identify a network
address.
- Identify and describe firewalls and their basic structure.
- Set up and configure a network printer.
At
the end of Module 6 - Data Backup and Fault Tolerance Methods, you
will be able to:
- Describe the
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- Identify and describe the various types of backup media.
- Describe the strengths and weaknesses of various types of backup
media.
- Identify and describe common rotation schedules used in backing
up systems over months or years.
- Determine what data should be backed up within the operating system.
- Backup and restore files in a Windows-based operating system.
- Identify and describe various fault tolerance methods and evaluate
their strengths and weaknesses in any given situation.
At
the end of Module 7 - Introduction to Network Protocols, you will
be able to:
- Describe the importance of protocols in network communication.
- Differentiate between a protocol and a protocol suite.
- Identify a network interface card.
- List the basic steps to network two or more computers together
and have them successfully communicate.
- Describe the importance of binding a protocol to hardware.
- List the seven layers of the OSI model and describe their function.
- Describe the importance of the OSI model.
- List the three major protocol suites for network communication,
and identify the correct protocol to use in a given network configuration.
At
the end of Module 8 - Concepts in Name Resolution, you will be able
to:
- Define the terms LAN, MAN, and WAN, and differentiate between
them.
- Describe the dynamics behind NetBIOS broadcasts, and configure
a NetBIOS computer name.
- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of NetBIOS as a communication
medium.
- Define the term WINS, and describe how WINS allows NetBIOS broadcasts
to circumnavigate network routers.
- Define and describe DNS.
- Define the term DHCP, and explain how DHCP helps facilitate the
use of IP addresses on large networks.
- Describe the different methods a modern computer uses in order
to communicate with other network computers, and detail the sequence
in which each method is used.
At
the end of Module 9 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting, you will
be able to:
- Describe troubleshooting methodology.
- Apply the scientific method to troubleshoot software and network
problems.
- Describe POST, and highlight common errors that occur during the
POST phase of the boot process.
- Describe POST beep codes and how to use them to evaluate hardware-related
errors.
- Describe common software problems, and their causes and remedies.
- Identify common problems associated with network connectivity
and describe procedures for troubleshooting their causes and effects.
- List strategies for simplifying complex troubleshooting jobs.
At
the end of Module 10 - Leading Business Operating Systems Contents
, you will be able to:
- Outline factors to consider when choosing an operating system
for home, small businesses, and large corporations.
- Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of Windows 98.
- Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of Windows NT. Summarize
the strengths and weaknesses of Unix.
- Describe the Linux operating system and present a theory as to
why it is so popular.
- Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of Novell Netware.
- Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of Windows 2000.
Enjoy!
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