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ISBN 10: 1305107640
ISBN 13: 978-1305107649
Author: Greg Tomsho
Discover the latest information for working on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linux platforms with GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E. You examine operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring operating system and hardware, file systems, virtualization, security, hardware options, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Easily understood and highly practical, GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 5E is the resource you need to deepen your understanding of different operating systems. This edition helps you understand the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The book specifically addresses Windows 10 and earlier Windows client OSs, Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier Windows server OSs with a preview of Windows Server 2016, Fedora Linux, and Mac OS X El Capitan and earlier. In addition, general information prepares you to work with many other operating systems.
Guide to Operating Systems 5th Table of contents:
Chapter 1. Operating Systems Fundamentals
An Introduction to Operating Systems
Desktop versus Server Operating System
Input and Output
A Short History of Operating Systems
Understanding How Operating Systems Work
The Kernel
Resource Managers
Device Drivers and the Operating System
The Role of Application Software
The Role of the BIOS
A Summary of Operating System Elements
Types of Operating Systems
Time Sharing
Real-Time Systems
Multiuser Systems
Single Tasking versus Multitasking
Single-User versus Multiuser Operating Systems
Current Operating Systems
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Case Projects
Chapter 2. Popular Operating Systems
Early Microsoft Operating Systems
MS-DOS and PC DOS
Windows 3.x
Windows 95
Windows 98/Me
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003/R2
Modern Windows Operating Systems
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Windows Server 2008/R2
Windows 8/8.1
Windows Server 2012/R2
Windows 10
Windows Server 2016
UNIX and UNIX-like Operating Systems
Mac OS
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Case Projects
Chapter 3. The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Understanding CPUs
Basic CPU Architecture
Design Type
Speed
Cache
Address Bus
Data Bus
Control Bus
CPU Scheduling
Popular PC Processors
Intel
AMD
Other Processors
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 4. File Systems
Understanding File System Functions
User Interface
Hierarchical Structure
File Metadata
Storage Device Space Organization
Windows File Systems
FAT16 and Extended FAT16
FAT32
FAT64
NTFS
Resilient File System (ReFS)
CDFS and UDF
The UNIX/Linux File System
The Macintosh File System
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 5. Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems
Part 1: Introduction and Initial Preparations
Introduction to Installing an OS
Preparing for Installation
Checking the Hardware
Checking Drivers
Ensuring Hardware Compatibility
Migrating to a New OS
Deciding Whether to Perform an Upgrade or Clean Installation
Preparing for an Upgrade or Migration
Making Backups Before Migrating to a New OS
Conducting a Test Migration
Training
Part 2: OS Installations and Upgrades
Installing and Upgrading Windows 7
Installing and Upgrading Windows 10
Installing and Upgrading Windows Server 2008/R2
Installing and Upgrading Windows Server 2012/R2
Installing and Upgrading Linux
Installing and Upgrading Mac OS X
Regular Updates for OSs
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 6. Configuring Input and Output Devices
OSs and Devices: An Overview
Using Device Drivers
Manufacturer Driver Installation
Windows Driver Installation
UNIX/Linux Driver Installation
Mac OS X Driver Installation
Standard Input Devices
Mouse and Keyboard Drivers
Touch Input Drivers
Other Input Devices
Printers
Printer Types
Printer Connections
Installing Printers
Display Adapters
Basic Display Adapter Technology
Installing Display Adapters
Sound Cards
Other Output Devices
Installing Circuit Boards
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 7. Using and Configuring Storage Devices
An Overview of Computer Storage
What Is Storage?
Reasons for Storage
Storage Access Methods
Configuring Local Disks
Disk Capacity and Speed
Disk Interface Technologies
Types of Volumes
Windows Volumes and Disk Types
Volume Types in Linux/UNIX and Mac OS X
Cloud Storage
Tapes and Tape Drives
DAT Drives
DLT and SDLT Drives
AIT and S-AIT Drives
LTO Drives
Storage Management Tools
Windows Storage Management Tools
Disk Management Tools in UNIX/Linux
Mac OS X Disk Utility
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Case Projects
Chapter 8. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Virtualization Fundamentals
Hosted Virtualization
Hosted Virtualization Applications
Hosted Virtualization Products
Using VMware Workstation
Using VMware Workstation Player
Using Microsoft Virtual PC
Using VirtualBox
Virtualization Software Summary
Bare-Metal Virtualization
Bare-Metal Virtualization Applications
Bare-Metal Virtualization Products
Cloud Computing
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Private Cloud versus Public Cloud
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 9. Configuring a Network Connection
The Fundamentals of Network Communication
Network Components
Steps of Network Communication
Layers of the Network Communication Process
How Two Computers Communicate on a LAN
Network Terminology
LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
Internet, Intranet, and Extranet
Packets and Frames
Clients and Servers
Peer-to-Peer and Client/Server Networks
Network Device Fundamentals
Network Hubs
Network Switches
Wireless Access Points
Network Interface Cards
Routers
Network Media
Network Protocol Fundamentals
Internet Protocol Version 4
Internet Protocol Version 6
Introducing the OSI Model of Networking
Structure of the OSI Model
Configuring Networking in an Operating System
Configuring the Network Interface
Configuring IPv4 Addresses
Configuring IPv6 Addresses
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 10. Sharing Resources and Working with Accounts
File and Printer Sharing
Sharing Files in Windows
Sharing Files and Printers in Linux
Sharing Files and Printers in Mac OS X
Managing User and Group Accounts
Account and Password Conventions
Working with Accounts in Windows
Working with Accounts in Linux
Working with Accounts in Mac OS X
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Hands-On Projects
Critical Thinking
Challenge Labs
Case Projects
Chapter 11. Operating Systems Management and Maintenance
File System Maintenance
Finding and Deleting Files
Deleting Temporary Files in Windows
Deleting Files in UNIX/Linux
Deleting Files in Mac OS X
Maintaining Disks
Defragmenting Disks
Moving Disk Files to Spread the Load
Using Disk Utilities to Repair Damaged Files
Deploying RAID Techniques
Making Backups
Optimizing Software Installation
Tuning the Operating System
Tuning Virtual Memory
Installing Operating System Updates and Patches
Tuning for Network Communications
Testing Network Connectivity
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