Company: Pluralsight Author: Glenn Weadock Full Title: Computer Fundamentals: Operating Systems Year: 2019 Language: English Genre: Educational: Operating Systems Skill Level: Beginner Price: - - Files: MP4 (+ Slides .PDF) Time: 03:34:18 Video: AVC, 1280 x 720 (1.778) at 15.000 fps, 200 kbps Audio: AAC at 96 Kbps, 2 channels, 48.0 KHz 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. 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 Lessons: 1. Course Overview 01. Course Overview 2. Common Operating Systems and Their Purposes 02. What Is an Operating System? 03. 32-bit vs. 64-bit Operating Systems 04. Workstation Operating Systems 05. Mobile Operating Systems 06. Vendor-specific Limitations 07. Compatibility between Operating Systems 3. Features of Microsoft Windows Versions 08. Windows 7 09. Windows 8 and 8.1 10. Windows 10 11. Desktop Styles and User Interface 12. Corporate vs. Personal Needs 4. OS Installation Considerations and Upgrade Methods 13. Types of Installations 14. Prerequisites and Compatibility 15. Boot Methods 16. Partitioning 17. File Systems and Formatting 18. Post-Installation Tasks 5. Using Microsoft Command-Line Tools 19. Command-line Basics 20. Navigation Commands 21. Networking Commands 22. Disk and File Management Commands 23. Other Administrative Commands 24. PowerShell 6. Using Microsoft OS Features and Tools 25. Administrative Configuration Tools 26. Troubleshooting Tools 27. Maintenance Tools 7. Using Windows Control Panel and Settings Utilities 28. Control Panel vs. Settings 29. Personalization 30. Networking 31. Security 32. Hardware 8. Application Installation and Configuration 33. System and OS Requirements 34. Installation and Deployment Methods 35. Permissions and Security 9. Configure Client-side Windows Networking 36. Network Card Properties 37. Configuring IP Addresses 38. Firewall and Discovery Settings 39. Workgroup vs. Domain Networking 40. Mapping Shares and Printers 41. Establishing Remote Connections 10. macOS Features and Tools 42. GUI Features 43. Tools and Utilities 44. Best Practices 11. Linux Features and Tools 45. Linux Pros and Cons 46. Getting around in Linux 47. Directory and File Commands 48. Permissions Commands 49. Administration Commands Our members see more. Join us! ------------- Our members see more. Join us!