Guide to Operating Systems
6th Edition
Published on 18. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-357-43383-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1179 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-357-43383-6 (9780357433836)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Greg Tomsho
Guide to Operating Systems
Book
08/2016
5th Edition
Course Technology Inc
€102.74
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Person
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."
Content
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.
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.