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Chapter 5: Operating Systems

• 5.0 Operating Systems
  • 5.0.1 Introduction
    • 5.0.1.1 Introduction
• 5.1 Modern Operating Systems
  • 5.1.1 OS Terms and Characteristics
    • 5.1.1.1 Terms
    • 5.1.1.2 Basic Functions of an Operating System
    • 5.1.1.3 Processor Architecture
  • 5.1.2 Types of Operating Systems
    • 5.1.2.1 Desktop Operating Systems
    • 5.1.2.2 Network Operating Systems
    • 5.1.2.3 Worksheet - Search NOS Certifications and Jobs
  • 5.1.3 Customer Requirements for an Operating System
    • 5.1.3.1 OS Compatible Applications and Environments
    • 5.1.3.2 Minimum Hardware Requirements and Compatibility with the OS Platform
    • 5.1.3.3 Comparing OS Requirements
  • 5.1.4 Operating System Upgrades
    • 5.1.4.1 Checking OS Compatibility
    • 5.1.4.2 Windows OS Upgrades
    • 5.1.4.3 Data Migration
    • 5.1.4.4 Lab - Data Migration in Windows 7
    • 5.1.4.5 Lab - Data Migration in Windows Vista
    • 5.1.4.6 Lab - Data Migration in Windows XP
• 5.2 Operating System Installation
  • 5.2.1 Hard Drive Setup Procedures
    • 5.2.1.1 Hard Drive Partitioning
    • 5.2.1.2 Hard Drive Formatting
    • 5.2.1.3 Worksheet - Answer NTFS and FAT32 questions
    • 5.2.1.4 OS Installation with Default Settings
    • 5.2.1.5 Lab - Install Windows 7
    • 5.2.1.6 Lab - Install Windows Vista
    • 5.2.1.7 Lab - Install Windows XP
    • 5.2.1.8 Account Creation
    • 5.2.1.9 Lab - Check for updates in Windows 7
    • 5.2.1.10 Lab - Check for updates in Windows Vista
    • 5.2.1.11 Lab - Check for updates in Windows XP
    • 5.2.1.12 Complete the Installation
  • 5.2.2 Custom Installation Options
    • 5.2.2.1 Disk Cloning
    • 5.2.2.2 Other Installation Methods
    • 5.2.2.3 Lab - Advanced Installation of Windows 7
    • 5.2.2.4 Lab - Advanced Installation of Windows Vista
    • 5.2.2.5 Lab - Advanced Installation of Windows XP
    • 5.2.2.6 System Recovery Options
  • 5.2.3 Boot Sequence and Registry Files
    • 5.2.3.1 Windows Boot Process
    • 5.2.3.2 Startup Modes
    • 5.2.3.3 Windows Registry
  • 5.2.4 Multiboot
    • 5.2.4.1 Multiboot Procedures
    • 5.2.4.2 Disk Management Utility
    • 5.2.4.3 Lab - Create a Partition in Windows 7
    • 5.2.4.4 Lab - Create a Partition in Windows Vista
    • 5.2.4.5 Lab - Create a Partition in Windows XP
  • 5.2.5 Directory Structure and File Attributes
    • 5.2.5.1 Directory Structures
    • 5.2.5.2 User and System File Locations
    • 5.2.5.3 File Extensions and Attributes
    • 5.2.5.4 Application, File, and Folder Properties
• 5.3 The Windows GUI and Control Panel
  • 5.3.1 Windows Desktop, Tools, and Applications
    • 5.3.1.1 Windows Desktop
    • 5.3.1.2 Desktop Properties
    • 5.3.1.3 Start Menu and Taskbar
    • 5.3.1.4 Task Manager
    • 5.3.1.5 Lab - Task Manager (Managing Processes) Windows 7
    • 5.3.1.6 Lab - Task Manager (Managing Processes) Windows Vista
    • 5.3.1.7 Lab - Task Manager (Managing Processes) Windows XP
    • 5.3.1.8 Computer and Windows Explorer
    • 5.3.1.9 Windows 7 Libraries
    • 5.3.1.10 Install and Uninstall Applications
    • 5.3.1.11 Lab - Install Third-Party Software in Windows 7
    • 5.3.1.12 Lab - Install Third-Party Software in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.1.13 Lab - Install Third-Party Software in Windows XP
  • 5.3.2 Control Panel Utilities
    • 5.3.2.1 Introduction to Control Panel Utilities
    • 5.3.2.2 User Accounts
    • 5.3.2.3 Lab - Create User Accounts in Windows 7
    • 5.3.2.4 Lab - Create User Accounts in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.2.5 Lab - Create User Accounts in Windows XP
    • 5.3.2.6 Internet Options
    • 5.3.2.7 Lab - Configure Browser Settings in Windows 7
    • 5.3.2.8 Lab - Configure Browser Settings in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.2.9 Lab - Configure Browser Settings in Windows XP
    • 5.3.2.10 Display Settings
    • 5.3.2.11 Folder Options
    • 5.3.2.12 Action Center
    • 5.3.2.13 Windows Firewall
    • 5.3.2.14 Power Options
    • 5.3.2.15 System Utility
    • 5.3.2.16 Lab - Managing Virtual Memory Windows 7
    • 5.3.2.17 Lab - Managing Virtual Memory Windows Vista
    • 5.3.2.18 Lab - Managing Virtual Memory Windows XP
    • 5.3.2.19 Device Manager
    • 5.3.2.20 Lab - Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows 7
    • 5.3.2.21 Lab - Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.2.22 Lab - Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows XP
    • 5.3.2.23 Regional and Language Options
    • 5.3.2.24 Lab - Regional and Language Options in Windows 7
    • 5.3.2.25 Lab - Regional and Language Options in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.2.26 Lab - Regional and Language Options in Windows XP
  • 5.3.3 Administrative Tools
    • 5.3.3.1 Computer Management
    • 5.3.3.2 Event Viewer, Component Services, and Data Sources
    • 5.3.3.3 Services
    • 5.3.3.4 Performance and Windows Memory Diagnostic
    • 5.3.3.5 Lab - Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows 7
    • 5.3.3.6 Lab - Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.3.7 Lab - Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows XP
  • 5.3.4 System Tools
    • 5.3.4.1 Disk Defragmenter and Disk Error-Checking Tool
    • 5.3.4.2 Lab - Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows 7
    • 5.3.4.3 Lab - Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.4.4 Lab - Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows XP
    • 5.3.4.5 System Information
    • 5.3.4.6 Lab - Managing System Files with Built-in Utilities in Windows 7
    • 5.3.4.7 Lab - Managing System Files with Built-in Utilities in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.4.8 Lab - Managing System Files with Built-in Utilities in Windows XP
  • 5.3.5 Accessories
    • 5.3.5.1 Remote Desktop
    • 5.3.5.2 Lab - Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows 7
    • 5.3.5.3 Lab - Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.5.4 Lab - Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows XP
  • 5.3.6 Control Panel Utilities Unique to Specific Windows Versions
    • 5.3.6.1 Windows 7 Unique Utilities
    • 5.3.6.2 Windows Vista Unique Utilities
    • 5.3.6.3 Windows XP Unique Utilities
  • 5.3.7 Command-Line Tools
    • 5.3.7.1 Windows CLI Commands
    • 5.3.7.2 Lab - Working with CLI Commands in Windows
    • 5.3.7.3 Run Line Utility
    • 5.3.7.4 Lab - Run Line Utilities in Windows 7
    • 5.3.7.5 Lab - Run Line Utilities in Windows Vista
    • 5.3.7.6 Lab - Run Line Utilities in Windows XP
• 5.4 Client-Side Virtualization
  • 5.4.1 Purpose and Requirements of Virtualization
    • 5.4.1.1 Purpose of Virtual Machines
    • 5.4.1.2 Hypervisor: Virtual Machine Manager
    • 5.4.1.3 Virtual Machine Requirements
    • 5.4.1.4 Lab - Install Virtual PC
• 5.5 Common Preventive Maintenance Techniques for Operating Systems
  • 5.5.1 OS Preventive Maintenance Plan
    • 5.5.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Plan Contents
    • 5.5.1.2 Lab - Managing the Startup Folder in Windows 7
    • 5.5.1.3 Lab - Managing the Startup Folder in Windows Vista
    • 5.5.1.4 Lab - Managing the Startup Folder in Windows XP
    • 5.5.1.5 Updates
    • 5.5.1.6 Scheduling Tasks
    • 5.5.1.7 Lab - Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at Command in Windows 7
    • 5.5.1.8 Lab - Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at Command in Windows Vista
    • 5.5.1.9 Lab - Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at Command in Windows XP
    • 5.5.1.10 Restore Points
    • 5.5.1.11 Lab - Use the System Restore Tool in Windows 7
    • 5.5.1.12 Lab - Use the System Restore Tool in Windows Vista
    • 5.5.1.13 Lab - Use the System Restore Tool in Windows XP
    • 5.5.1.14 Hard Drive Backup
• 5.6 Basic Troubleshooting Process for Operating Systems
  • 5.6.1 Applying the Troubleshooting Process to Operating Systems
    • 5.6.1.1 Identify the Problem
    • 5.6.1.2 Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
    • 5.6.1.3 Test the Theory to Determine Cause
    • 5.6.1.4 Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution
    • 5.6.1.5 Verify Full System Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures
    • 5.6.1.6 Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
  • 5.6.2 Common Problems and Solutions for Operating Systems
    • 5.6.2.1 Common Problems and Solutions
• 5.7 Operating Systems
  • 5.7.1 Summary
    • 5.7.1.1 Summary

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