This introductory course covers computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows NT, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Linux. Students learn to install, configure, and administer a desktop operating system, automate operating system installation, set up and manage user accounts, and configure local file systems. They learn to configure and troubleshoot both local and network printers, manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders, and recover from system failures.
Advisory: Basic computer skills and knowledge of Macintosh or Windows operating systems and basic skills and knowledge of internet technologies, such as using Web browsers, email, bookmarking, searching, and downloading.