Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

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Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

This course is part of Mastering Operating Systems Specialization

Instructor: Kevin Vaccaro

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

87 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Demonstrate the use of command line tools.
Explore key features of the Windows OS.
Examine the Windows Registry.

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Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will study the features of the Windows operating system. You will learn to use the command line tool and other features as well as examine the Windows registry. You will also develop an understanding of the management of the operating system. The career skills acquired in this course introduce the ability to support and maintain the Windows Operating system.

Welcome to Microsoft Windows OS! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Windows Command Line, Windows Tools, and Windows Registry. This module explores the basics of working with the Windows command-line. Windows command-line is a software program that allows for automation of IT operations. The module examines the use of Windows command-line to perform system management and networking.

What's included

6 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 30 minutes

Course Overview 1 minute
Instructor Welcome 1 minute
Module 1 Introduction 1 minute
Windows Command Line 11 minutes
Basic Windows Command Line System Management 7 minutes
Basic Windows Command Line Networking 9 minutes

5 readings Total 70 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Windows Commands - Part 1 10 minutes
Windows Commands - Part 2 20 minutes
Windows Commands - Part 3 20 minutes
Module 1 Summary 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Module 1 Summative Assessment 180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Commands Quiz 30 minutes
Command Line System Management Quiz 30 minutes
Command Line Networking Quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion 10 minutes

This module examines Windows tools, which is a folder containing tools for system administrators and advanced users. Windows uses graphical user interface, or GUI, tools to manage Windows functions. The module explores the integrated GUI tools to manage system services, processes, and tasks.

What's included

4 videos4 readings5 assignments

4 videos Total 21 minutes

Module 2 Introduction 1 minute
Windows Management Tools 7 minutes
Windows System Services and Processes 7 minutes
Windows Scheduling Tasks 6 minutes

4 readings Total 70 minutes

Windows Tools - Part 1 20 minutes
Windows Tools - Part 2 20 minutes
Windows Tools - Part 3 20 minutes
Module 2 Summary 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Module 2 Summative Assessment 180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Management Tools Quiz 30 minutes
Windows System Services Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Tasks Quiz 30 minutes

This module investigates the Windows registry. It explores the registry structure, the inner workings, and the relationship to GUI.

What's included

4 videos5 readings5 assignments

4 videos Total 25 minutes

Module 3 Introduction 1 minute
Windows Registry 8 minutes
GUI and Windows Registry 8 minutes
Windows Registry Inner-Works 8 minutes

5 readings Total 80 minutes

Windows Registry - Part 1 20 minutes
Windows Registry - Part 2 20 minutes
Windows Registry - Part 3 20 minutes
Module 3 Summary 10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Module 3 Summative Assessment 180 minutes
Pre-knowledge Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Registry Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Registry and GUI Quiz 30 minutes
Windows Registry Inner-Works Quiz 30 minutes

This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.

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1 assignment

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Kevin Vaccaro

Illinois Tech

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