Guide to Operating Systems (MindTap Course List)

✍ Scribed by Greg Tomsho

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 595
• Edition: 6
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Master the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems with Tomsho's GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 6th Edition. An excellent resource for training across different operating systems, this practical text equips you with key theory and technical information as you work with today's most popular operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. You will learn how general operating systems are organized and function as well as gain hands-on experience with OS installation, upgrading and configuration. Processors, file systems, networking, virtualization, security, device management, storage, OS maintenance and troubleshooting are covered in detail. In addition, the MindTap digital learning solution gives you a wealth of anywhere, anytime learning resources.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Module 1: Operating Systems Fundamentals
An Introduction to Operating Systems
Operating System Categories
Operating System Roles
Primary Operating System Components
A Short History of Operating Systems
Current General-Purpose Operating Systems
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 2: Modern Client and Server Operating Systems
Microsoft Operating Systems
Current Microsoft Operating Systems
UNIX and UNIX-Like Operating Systems
Mac OSs
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 3: The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
CPU Fundamentals
CPU Design
Modern Processors for PCs and Servers
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Module 4: File Systems
File System Functions
Windows File Systems
The Linux File System
MacOS File Systems
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 5: Installing Operating Systems
Preparing to Install an Operating System
Performing an Operating System Installation
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 6: Devices and Device Drivers
I/O Device Communication and Categories
Why an OS Needs Device Drivers
Device Driver Installation
Installing Printers
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 7: Using and Configuring Storage Devices
An Overview of Computer Storage
Configuring Local Storage
Types of Volumes
Cloud Storage
Tapes and Tape Drives
Storage Management Tools
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 8: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Virtualization Fundamentals
Hosted Virtualization
Bare-Metal Virtualization
Application Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 9: Network Fundamentals and Configuration
The Fundamentals of Network Communication
Network Terminology
Network Device Fundamentals
Network Protocol Fundamentals
Introducing the OSI Model of Networking
Configuring Networking in an Operating System
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 10: Account and Resource Management
File and Printer Sharing
Managing User and Group Accounts
Securing Shared Resources
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Module 11: Securing and Maintaining an Operating System
Devising an Operating System Security Policy
Securing Access to Data on a Computer
Securing a Computer with a Host Firewall
Maintaining an Operating System
Making Backups
Module Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking: Activities
Critical Thinking: Case Projects
Appendix A: Operating System Command-Line Commands
Glossary
Index