Survey of Operating Systems

2 Rev ed
ISBN: 978-0-07-225773-1
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 704 Seiten, Format (B × H): 220 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 1394 g

This textbook offers a survey of all the major microcomputer operating systems through real-world case studies, annotated illustrations, and step-by-step tutorials and projects. It is designed for IT students who want to learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems. This book will teach the basic functions of an operating system, such as the graphical user interface, memory management, device management, and file management. It also explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot each of the major microcomputer operating systems, including DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and, Linux, as well as explain the purpose of operating systems in different hardware environments, such as microcomputers and networks.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Holcombe, Charles

Holcombe, Jane

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Hardware: Grundlagen und Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction to Operating Systems2 Disk Operating system (DOS) 3 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation4 Windows 2000 Professional 5 Windows XP Professional 6 Making the Windows GUI Work for you 7 Managing Local Security in Windows 8 A Look under the Hood 9 Introduction to Network Server Operating Systems10 The Client Side of Networking 11 Linux on the Desktop12 Macintosh OS XAppendix Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Holcombe, Jane
Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, CompTIA CTT+, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company and has trained technical support personnel nationally for more than 20 years. Jane is a past president of the Twin Cities PC User Group and the coauthor of Survey of Operating Systems and other books.

Holcombe, Charles
Charles Holcombe has been an independent trainer and consultant for more than 25 years. He has developed and delivered many training courses in addition to authoring or coauthoring several books, including Survey of Operating Systems.