Guide to Operating Systems

by Greg Tomsho

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780357433836
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	06/18/2020
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Greg Tomsho is recently retired from the position of 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 almost 40 years of computer and networking experience. He is the author of numerous other leading books, including "Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure"; "Microsoft Exam AZ-801: Guide to Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services"; "Guide to Operating Systems"; "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+ Course Prep Exam Guide."

Table of Contents

1. Operating System Fundamentals. 2. Modern Client and Server Operating Systems. 3. The Central Processing Unit (CPU). 4. File Systems. 5. Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems. 6. Devices and Device Drivers. 7. Installing and Configuring Storage. 8. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals. 9. Network Configuration. 10. Account and Resource Management. 11. Securing and Maintaining an Operating System. 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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