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Foundations of Operating Systems
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Foundations of Operating Systems allows students to explore the characteristics and features of a variety of computer operating systems. It focuses on techniques used to install and monitor operating systems; manage access, hardware, and applications; configure networks, security, and storage; and maintain, update, and recover devices.
Compare and contrast various operating systemsCompare and contrast the functions of operating systems, environments, and platforms and explain how they are relatedContrast different types of computer hardware platformsResearch various types of operating systems (OS)Compare and contrast Windows and Linux file systems using a graphical user interface (GUI) and command line interpreterExplain how system processes work and how to manage them, using a flow chartDescribe the functions, structures, and evolution of operating systemsEvaluate design choices and trade-offs in the implementation of different operating systemsExplain data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, and programming in the context of operating systemsInstall, configure, and upgrade desktop computer modules and peripherals, following established basic procedures for sysExplain the steps to install and configure operating systemsAnalyze the program development and execution utilities related to operating systemsExplain the boot process and perform post-installation configuration tasks for given operating systemsCompare and contrast cloud and virtualization concepts and technologies in given operating systemsCreate a virtual image on a physical computer to run more than one operating system on the same deviceCompare and contrast display devices and their characteristicsImplement procedures to optimize hardware performance for client or server applicationsSummarize the functions and types of adapter cards with PCIe standardInstall and configure printers and add network printers using a static or dynamic IP addressManage and configure storage devices, file systems, partitions, volumes, and RAID arraysCategorize storage devices and backup media as primary, secondary, or tertiary storageIllustrate and explain storage technologies and configurations in an actual or simulated work environmentConfigure client access to work in a network environment in an actual or simulated work environmentManage users, groups, and user and group accessApply or acquire user and/or group policies, permissions, and ownershipConfigure and implement effective access and authentication methods, including logging services, remote access, and fireConfigure operating system updates, including securing a system from potential threatsSummarize security best practices for network services in a given industry environment. and PrintingImplement network printing utilizing a given server operating system in an actual or simulated work environmentConfigure printing for wired and wireless devices in a network environment for an actual or simulated work environment