This course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the multiple operating systems commonly found in the Information Technology field today. You will learn the theory behind operating systems and some basic to advanced components of each operating system. The course walks you through current hardware and how it interacts with operating systems. You will learn basic functions and design of file systems found in Windows (2000, XP, and Vista), UNIX (including Linux), and Macintosh operating systems (OS X 10.4 Tiger and OS X 10.5 Leopard). This course also discusses how operating systems interface with input, output, and storage devices. You will learn basic network theory and how to setup network resources through the multiple versions of software. There are many hands-on projects using the Linux operating system as an example that provide you with an understanding of modern operating systems.
Goals and Objectives
Understand what an operating system does
Describe the basic features and system architecture of popular Central Processing Units (CPUs)
Understand the basic functions common to all operating systems
Understand the overall process of operating system installation
Understand the factors involved in making the decision to upgrade
Understand the need for software drivers for specific hardware devices
Describe the basics of telephone line data communications
Explain basic networking theory, such as network topologies, packaging data to transport, and how devices connect to a network
Explain the principles behind sharing disks and files on a network
Explain file system maintenance techniques for different operating systems
Operating System Hardware; Linux Devices and Components
Week 2 Quiz
3
File Systems; Linux Usage and Linux Commands
Week 3 Quiz
4
Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems; Linux Installation
Week 4 Quiz
5
Configuring Input and Output Devices; Linux Filesystem Organization and Management
Week 5 Quiz
6
Midterm Exam; Linux Filesystem Administration
PROCTORED MIDTERM EXAM
7
Communication Devices; Linux Hardware Configuration
Week 7 Quiz
8
Network Connectivity and Protocols; Linux BASH Shell
Week 8 Quiz
9
Resource Sharing NetWare and Servers, VPN; Linux Booting, X Windows
Week 9 Quiz
10
Operating and Maintenance Procedures; Linux Processes
Week 10 Quiz
11
Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedure Projects; Linux Administrative Tasks
Week 11 Quiz
12
Final Exam; Linux System Backup
PROCTORED FINAL EXAM
Proctor Information
Please note that this course requires a proctor. You can read more about the proctoring program and steps needed to obtain an approved proctor by clicking on this link: Proctoring Program.
There will be a maximum of two proctored examinations for this course. Specific details will be provided once classes begin under the COURSE INFORMATION section of Blackboard.
