Guide to Operating Systems
eBook - PDF

Guide to Operating Systems

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Guide to Operating Systems

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Brief Contents
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Module 1: Operating Systems Fundamentals
  6. Module 2: Modern Client and Server Operating Systems
  7. Module 3: The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  8. Module 4: File Systems
  9. Module 5: Installing Operating Systems
  10. Module 6: Devices and Device Drivers
  11. Module 7: Using and Configuring Storage Devices
  12. Module 8: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals
  13. Module 9: Network Fundamentals and Configuration
  14. Module 10: Account and Resource Management
  15. Module 11: Securing and Maintaining an Operating System
  16. Appendix A: Operating System Command-Line Commands
  17. Glossary
  18. Index