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, IT Professional Fundamentals: Operating Systems, you’ll 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’ll explore different editions of Windows, decide between an in-place upgrade and a clean install, understand domain versus workgroup networking, and understand the basics of PowerShell. Next, you’ll discover 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. Then, you’ll learn how to navigate the maze of Windows control panels, utilities, and command-line tools, and understand when to use which tool. Finally, you’ll know the best practices for ongoing operating system maintenance and management. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to use the key features of the most popular operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Author Name: Glenn Weadock
Author Description:
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 … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Common Operating Systems and Their Purposes
  17mins
• Microsoft Windows Editions and Versions
  25mins
• OS Installation Considerations and Upgrade Methods
  37mins
• Using Microsoft Command-line Tools
  25mins
• Using Microsoft OS Features and Tools
  24mins
• Using Windows Control Panel and Settings Utilities
  32mins
• Application Installation and Configuration
  15mins
• Configure Client-side Windows Networking
  31mins
• macOS Features and Tools
  22mins
• Linux Features and Tools
  17mins