Computer Fundamentals: Operating Systems

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Glenn Weadock

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01. Course Overview

1. Course Overview.mp4

01:28

02. Common Operating Systems and Their Purposes

1. What Is an Operating System-.mp4

02:26

2. 32-bit vs. 64-bit Operating Systems.mp4

03:26

3. Workstation Operating Systems.mp4

03:32

4. Mobile Operating Systems.mp4

01:09

5. Vendor-specific Limitations.mp4

01:32

6. Compatibility between Operating Systems.mp4

01:26

03. Features of Microsoft Windows Versions

1. Windows 7.mp4

03:27

2. Windows 8 and 8.1.mp4

05:16

3. Windows 10.mp4

07:17

4. Desktop Styles and User Interface.mp4

00:51

5. Corporate vs. Personal Needs.mp4

03:42

04. OS Installation Considerations and Upgrade Methods

1. Types of Installations.mp4

10:14

2. Prerequisites and Compatibility.mp4

03:10

3. Boot Methods.mp4

01:59

4. Partitioning.mp4

06:58

5. File Systems and Formatting.mp4

02:19

6. Post-Installation Tasks.mp4

03:38

05. Using Microsoft Command-Line Tools

1. Command-line Basics.mp4

04:51

2. Navigation Commands.mp4

03:06

3. Networking Commands.mp4

04:43

4. Disk and File Management Commands.mp4

04:00

5. Other Administrative Commands.mp4

01:48

6. PowerShell.mp4

05:46

06. Using Microsoft OS Features and Tools

1. Administrative Configuration Tools.mp4

12:10

2. Troubleshooting Tools.mp4

09:49

3. Maintenance Tools.mp4

07:36

07. Using Windows Control Panel and Settings Utilities

1. Control Panel vs. Settings.mp4

05:41

2. Personalization.mp4

06:47

3. Networking.mp4

06:29

4. Security.mp4

05:19

5. Hardware.mp4

04:56

08. Application Installation and Configuration

1. System and OS Requirements.mp4

05:53

2. Installation and Deployment Methods.mp4

03:16

3. Permissions and Security.mp4

02:29

09. Configure Client-side Windows Networking

1. Network Card Properties.mp4

03:32

2. Configuring IP Addresses.mp4

06:43

3. Firewall and Discovery Settings.mp4

03:47

4. Workgroup vs. Domain Networking.mp4

01:29

5. Mapping Shares and Printers.mp4

02:46

6. Establishing Remote Connections.mp4

08:19

10. macOS Features and Tools

1. GUI Features.mp4

06:16

2. Tools and Utilities.mp4

04:52

3. Best Practices.mp4

04:36

11. Linux Features and Tools

1. Linux Pros and Cons.mp4

02:32

2. Getting around in Linux.mp4

02:50

3. Directory and File Commands.mp4

05:06

4. Permissions Commands.mp4

01:21

5. Administration Commands.mp4

01:40

Description

If you want to understand computers, start with operating systems: the software that communicates with both hardware and application programs. This course introduces key features of the most popular operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What You'll Learn?

Operating systems are the beating heart of computer systems: the hidden engine that makes everything else possible. Every IT professional must have a solid grounding in modern operating systems. In this course, Computer Fundamentals: Operating Systems, you will see the pros and cons of today’s most popular operating systems and how to set them up for productive and secure computing. First, you will work with different versions of Windows, decide between an in-place upgrade and a clean install, understand domain versus workgroup networking, and understand the basics of PowerShell. Then, you will understand how to build your own management consoles, install applications, set up Windows as a network client, navigate the Linux file system from the Terminal, and secure the macOS. Next, you will be able to navigate the maze of Windows control panels, utilities, and command-line tools and understand when to use which tool. Finally, you will know the best practices for ongoing operating system maintenance and management. By the end of this course, you’ll know the key features of the most popular operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux

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Glenn Weadock

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Glenn E. Weadock (MDAA, MCAAA, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, A+, Security+) is the president of Independent Software Inc., which he founded in 1982 after graduating from Stanford University's engineering school. ISI provides expert witness, consulting, and training services in the IT field with a focus on operating systems and networking technologies. Glenn is the author of 18 commercial books on topics such as Windows clients and servers, Microsoft certification, website design, troubleshooting, and client/server networking, for publishers including McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Sybex, and the famous Dummies series. Glenn has developed seminars and video courses for Data-Tech Institute, Global Knowledge, and O’Reilly Media; co-authored two Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses on Windows Server 2008; and has taught PC and network troubleshooting, design, and support to tens of thousands of students in the US, UK, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Glenn advised the U.S. Justice Department in the Microsoft antitrust case, and has been an expert witness in patent cases involving companies such as IBM, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Disney, and LendingTree. He has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering With Distinction, from Stanford University, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys hiking, reading, and music.

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