ONLINE OPERATING SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
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Overview
This course is the third in a series that will prepare learners for a Google IT Certificate. Learn more about the certificate here.
This course will focus on the practical aspects of the operating system. You will learn how to use the windows and linux OS and how to interact with these operating systems through the command line, which inputs text commands instead of relying on a graphical user interface or GUI. You’ll also learn how file systems work and you’ll be able to assign different user permissions and roles; you’ll be able to understand how to use package managers and consider the trade-offs between different package managers for windows and linux; you’ll also learn about process management so you understand the nuances of running programs that could save you valuable time when troubleshooting in the workplace. Finally, we’ll take a deeper dive into remote connection tools and teach you about OS deployment and how to install on a lot of machines at once
Required prerequisites for this course:
- CIS 194 Business Technology Fundamentals
- CIS 194 Computer Networking in Organizations
What you'll learn
- Navigate the Windows and Linux file systems using a graphical user interface and command line interpreter
- Set up users, groups, and permissions for account access
- Install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems
- Configure disk partitions and filesystems
- Understand how system processes work and how to manage them
- Work with system logs and remote connection tools
- Utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role
Exams and grading
40%
Google Module Completion
25%
Quizzes
25%
Module Case Study Activities
10%
Case Study
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