Operating Systems Basics: Essentials
Operating Systems Basics: Essentials introduces learners to the fundamentals of computer and mobile device operating systems. This self-paced course builds foundational knowledge of how operating systems function and the role they play across personal computers, smartphones, game consoles, smart TVs, and other connected devices.
Participants explore operating systems including Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS while developing an understanding of operating system concepts, configuration, security, and mobile device connectivity. The course also addresses basic OS security and the configuration of mobile network connectivity and email.
About this Course
The Operating Systems Basics: Essentials course is designed to help learners understand the purpose and characteristics of operating systems and develop foundational skills for working with computer and mobile operating environments.
Participants explore:
- Windows operating systems, including architecture, configuration, monitoring, and security
- Linux, including servers and clients, basic server administration, the Linux file system, the Linux GUI, and working on a Linux host
- Mobile device connectivity, including wireless and cellular networks, Bluetooth, email, and synchronization
- Mobile operating systems and security, including touch interfaces, common mobile device features, passcode locks, cloud-enabled services, and software security
The self-paced course includes 12 hours of content and 18 labs, providing learners with opportunities to develop practical foundational operating system knowledge.
Who Should Take This Course?
This self-paced course is designed for learners who want to build foundational knowledge of operating systems and understand how computer and mobile operating systems function.
It is appropriate for individuals beginning their study of IT and operating systems and those who want introductory exposure to Windows, Linux, mobile operating systems, connectivity, and basic security.
Outline
Module 1: The Windows Operating System
- Introduction
- Windows history
- Windows architecture and operations
- Windows configuration and monitoring
- Windows security
Module 2: Linux Overview
- Linux basics
- Linux servers and clients
- Basic server administration
- Linux file system
- Working with the Linux GUI
- Working on a Linux host
Module 3: Mobile Device Connectivity
- Wireless and cellular data networks
- Bluetooth
- Email configuration
- Mobile device synchronization
Module 4: Mobile Operating Systems and Security
- Mobile touch interfaces
- Common mobile device features
- Passcode locks
- Cloud-enabled services for mobile devices
- Mobile device software security
The course concludes with an end-of-course survey and Operating Systems Basics final exam.
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