This course provides an introduction to the major hardware and software components of computer-based operating systems. Students will learn about Windows, Linux, and MacOS. They will also learn basic system maintenance, use of terminal commands, data security, virtualization, and computer numbering systems. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to configure the user interface, perform basic maintenance, and conduct data backup and recovery.
ECPI University
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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10021 Balls Ford Rd
Suite 100
Manassas, VA 20109
5234 Airport Rd NW
Suite 200
Roanoke, VA 24012
11104 W Broad St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
800 Moorefield Park Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1001 Omni Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
4800 Airport Center Pkwy
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28208
7802 Airport Center Dr
Greensboro, NC 27409
4101 Doie Cope Rd
Raliegh, NC 27613
1001 Keys Dr
Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29615
250 Berryhill Rd
Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29210
3800 Paramount Dr
Charleston, SC 29405
660 Century Point
Suite 1050
Lake Mary, FL 32746
4715 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
Configure and Implement operating systems using common features and tools, implement best practices for documentation, and understand virtualization concepts. Troubleshoot, Manage and maintain personal computer systems by utilizing and configuring operating system management features and tools for various operating systems. Create a secure computing environment by implementing security best practices, applying policies, identifying, and mitigating common threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain secure networks by comparing networks, summarizing services, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks with security settings. Configure and maintain secure operating systems by managing and using features, utilities, and security settings within file systems.
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
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