A+ Operating Systems

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Course Description: The focus is PC software.  Install, configure, troubleshoot and understand different Operating Systems. This course will prepare you for the A+ DOS/Windows exam by CompTIA.

DOS (Disk Operating System)

DOS history and installation see handout
DOS user interface, commands, functions, files and directories 
Partitioning and formatting hard drives using FDisk and Delpart
Obtain understanding of DOS Memory Management sample handout
File systems: FAT, FAT32, NTFS 

Windows 9.x & Windows 2000 Professional

Basic understanding of Win 3.X.operating environment
Install Windows 9.x software and 2000 Professional.
Dual boot with other Operating Systems
File management and navigation using Win 9.x
Obtain understanding navigating Windows 2000 Professional.

Basic Networking

Define different network topologies
O.S.I. layers
Install and configure NIC cards and set up peer-to-peer network

Exam Preparation

A+ Prep Internet Sites and use the A+ practice  Transcenders and other exams

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