Guide to Operating Systems

by Greg Tomsho

Overview

Discover the latest information for working on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linux platforms with GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E. You examine operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring operating system and hardware, file systems, virtualization, security, hardware options, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Easily understood and highly practical, GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E is the resource you need to deepen your understanding of different operating systems. This edition helps you understand the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The book specifically addresses Windows 10 and earlier Windows client OSs, Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier Windows server OSs with a preview of Windows Server 2016, Fedora Linux, and Mac OS X El Capitan and earlier. In addition, general information prepares you to work with many other operating systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305107649
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	08/30/2016
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Greg Tomsho is director of the Computer Networking/Cybersecurity Department and Cisco Academy at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. He has earned the CCNA, MCTS, MCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ and Linux+ certifications. A former software engineer, technical support manager and IT director, he has more than 30 years of computer and networking experience. He is the author of numerous other leading books, including GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS, MCSA GUIDE TO INSTALLATION, STORAGE, AND COMPUTE WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016, MCSA GUIDE TO NETWORKING WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016, MCSA GUIDE TO IDENTITY WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016, MCSA GUIDE TO INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2, MCSA GUIDE TO ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2, MCSA GUIDE TO CONFIGURING ADVANCED MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2 SERVICES, MCTS GUIDE TO WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ACTIVE DIRECTORY CONFIGURATION, MCTS GUIDE TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2008 APPLICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIGURATION, GUIDE TO NETWORK SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING and A+ COURSEPREP EXAMGUIDE.

Table of Contents

1. Operating System Fundamentals. 2. Popular Operating Systems. 3. The Central Processing Unit (CPU). 4. File Systems. 5. Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems. 6. Configuring Input and Output Devices. 7. Using and Configuring Storage Devices. 8. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals. 9. Configuring a Network Connection. 10. File and Printer Sharing. 11. Operating System Management and Maintenance. Appendix A: Operating System Command-Line Commands. Glossary. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This textbook is an excellent introduction to operating systems in addition to a fundamental networking course. Students that may be preparing for different certification exams (Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP for example, or Linux+) might find this book an exceptional introduction to the similarities and differences to the varying operating systems. I love the idea of having hands on projects and end of chapter case projects. It is important for students to know and know how, but also how to show and do! Integrating authentic activities into the book is excellent practice for future IT practitioners."

"Chapter content is covered in a balanced manner; writing style is clear and structured for easy comprehension."

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