Guide to Operating Systems, 4th Edition

Get the latest theory and technical information for working on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX/Linuxplatforms with GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 4E. Topics include operating system theory, installation, upgrading, configuring (operating system and hardware), file systems, security, hardware options, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Designed to be easily understood and highly practical, GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 4E is the resource readers need for deepening their understanding of different operating systems. GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 4E prepares readers to understand the fundamental concepts of computer operating systems. The book specifically addresses Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, SUSE Linux, Fedora Linux, Red Hat Linux, and Mac OS X (Panther, Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard), and provides information on all network operating subjects.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Operating System Theory
CHAPTER 2 Popular Operating Systems
CHAPTER 3 Operating System Hardware Components
CHAPTER 4 Fila Systems
CHAPTER 5 Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems
CHAPTER 6 Configuring Input and Output Devices
CHAPTER 7 Using and Configuring Storage Devices
CHAPTER 8 Modems and Other Communications Devices
CHAPTER 9 Network Connectivity
CHAPTER 10 Resource Sharing over a Network
CHAPTER 11 Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures
APPENDIX A Operating System Command-Line Commands
APPENDIX B Using Fedora with This Book