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Operating Systems Concepts And Networking Management

This course introduces operating system concepts and networking management. It covers fundamental principles of operating systems, computer networks, and security. Students will explore GUI concepts, Linux and Windows 2000 environments, and network management features. The course aims to equip students with the skills to understand system administration, choose operating systems, and work in networking environments, laying a foundation for network administrator/manager roles.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Operating SystemsNetworkingLinuxWindows 2000Security

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Graphical User Interfaces

2

Operating System Evolution

3

Networking Concepts

4

Linux Administration

5

Windows 2000

6

Computer Security

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Network Administrator

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System Administrator

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Security Analyst

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IT Manager

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Help Desk Support

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Industry Applications

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TelecommunicationsBankingHealthcareEducationGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING

6h

Unit 1: Graphical User Interface

6 study hours
  • •Understand the definition and features of GUI.
  • •Differentiate GUI from character-oriented systems.
  • •Learn important features of several GUIs.
Week
2

Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING

6h

Unit 2: Introduction to Operating Systems

6 study hours
  • •Explain the stages of evolution of operating systems.
  • •Classify different types of operating systems.
  • •Compare different approaches to operating system design.
Week
3

Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING

6h

Unit 3: Introduction to Networking Concepts

6 study hours
  • •Define what a network is.
  • •Understand the need for computer networks and their applications.
  • •List types of networks, topologies, and mediums.
Week
4

Module 1: OPERATING SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS & NETWORKING

6h

Unit 4: Internetworking: Concepts, Architecture and Protocols

6 study hours
  • •Define packet switching concept.
  • •Differentiate between virtual circuit and datagram.
  • •Understand the functioning of a large number of protocols.
Week
5

Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM

6h

Unit 1: Introduction to Linux Operating System

6 study hours
  • •List the features of Linux.
  • •List the drawbacks of Linux.
  • •Understand the process of thread management.
  • •Understand the memory management features.
Week
6

Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM

6h

Unit 2: Linux Commands and Utilities

6 study hours
  • •Start and carry on a login session under Linux.
  • •Change your account password.
  • •Understand basic Linux concepts like the hierarchical directory structure.
  • •Understand the various types of files under Linux.
Week
7

Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM

6h

Unit 3: Linux Utilities and Editor

6 study hours
  • •Use some simple and important Linux commands.
  • •Understand the concept of standard input, standard output, and standard error.
  • •Be able to use filters and pipes to connect commands together.
Week
8

Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM

6h

Unit 4: User to User Communication

6 study hours
  • •Connect with other users in Linux through write Command and emailing.
  • •Configure a machine as a domain name server and a network file server.
Week
9

Module 2: LINUX OPERATION SYSTEM

6h

Unit 5: Unix System Administration

6 study hours
  • •Understand what is meant by system administration.
  • •Understand the responsibilities of the system administrator.
  • •Install Linux on a personal computer.
  • •Understand how to boot a Linux system and what goes on while starting it up.
Week
10

Module 3: WINDOWS 2000

12h

Unit 1: Windows 2000 Networking

6 study hours
  • •Describe Windows 2000 operating system architecture.
  • •Describe peer-to-peer networking support in Windows 2000.
  • •Describe Windows 2000 domains.
  • •Identify protocols supported by Windows 2000.

Unit 2: Managing Windows 2000 Server

6 study hours
  • •Describe Windows 2000 client & Server architecture.
  • •Log onto the network.
  • •Browse network resources.
  • •Access network resources using My Network Places.
Week
11

Module 3: WINDOWS 2000

12h

Unit 3: Advanced Windows 2000 Networking

6 study hours
  • •Describe Windows 2000 domains, workgroups and trusted relationships.
  • •Manage efficiently user accounts in Windows 2000 networking environment.
  • •Describe policies, auditing, active directory service in Windows 2000.

Unit 4: Windows XP Networking

6 study hours
  • •Describe Windows XP networking features.
  • •Describe file sharing features in Windows XP.
  • •Describe folder sharing in Windows XP.
  • •Describe disk sharing features in Windows XP.
Week
12

Module 4: SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT

6h

Unit 1: Security Concepts

6 study hours
  • •Understand the threats to computer security.
  • •Understand what causes these threats.
  • •Understand the various security techniques.
Week
13

Module 4: SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT

6h

Unit 2: Computer Security

6 study hours
  • •Secure operating System.
  • •Secure application Code.
  • •Secure file System.
  • •Secure local Security.
  • •Secure services.
  • •Secure default Accounts like guest and administrator.
  • •Secure network services etc.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 units to understand the evolution of operating systems and networking.

2

Practice Linux commands from Module 2 weekly, focusing on file manipulation and user management.

3

Review Windows 2000 Active Directory concepts from Module 3, creating diagrams to illustrate domain structures.

4

Focus on security concepts in Module 4, creating a checklist of hardening steps for operating systems.

5

Practice troubleshooting common networking issues using Ping and IpConfig.

6

Study the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.

7

Review all TMAs and their feedback, focusing on areas of weakness.

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