Operating Systems

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Operating Systems
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Author:	Allan Reid
Published:	November 2007
Copyright:	2007
Publisher:	Cisco Press

Computer operating systems enable us to use application software, store information, and join the network. The operating system is the most important program running on a computer. Without it the other programs and features will not operate. In this chapter you will learn about the most popular operating systems, and how to choose the one that will be right for your computer.

Chapter Contents

CHOOSING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Purpose of an Operating System
Operating System Requirements
perating System Selection

INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

OS Installation Methods
Preparing for OS Installation
Configuring a Computer for the Network
Computer Naming
Network Name and Address Planning

MAINTAINING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Why and When to Apply Patches
Applying OS Patches
Application Patches and Updates

SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES AND LABS
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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