Guide To Operating Systems

If you use a computer, you also use a computer operating system to tap into the computer's power. The more you know about a computer's operating system, the more you are able to enjoy the full versatility of your computer. This book opens the door to understanding your computer's operating system. Also, the book enables you to understand many types of operating systems so you can compare the advantages of each for your personal and professional use.In this book, you learn about the most popular operating systems in use today:• Windows, with emphasis on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012, and coverage of Windows Server 2016• UNIX/Linux, with emphasis on Fedora 23• Mac OS X, with emphasis on El CapitanThe book starts at a basic level and builds with each chapter to put you on track to become an accomplished user of each operating system.You learn the operating systems in clear language through a hands-on, practical approach. An advantage of studying several operating systems is that you can compare the functions of each side-by-side as you learn. If you are taking an introductory operating systems course or an operating systems survey course, this book offers a strong foundation for mastering operating systems. Also, if you are preparing for one or more computer certifications, such as for hardware systems, networking, programming, or security, you'll find this book provides a vital backeround for your preparations. The book is particulamputes, he bookeround for de backeround fo rication. If you are relatively new to computermpurero. stars vil, CompTIA. la cour confidence. If you are more experienced in computers you !l find los useful information to further build your repertoire of knowledge and experience.The Intended AudienceGuide to Operating Systems, Fifth Edition is written in straightforward language for anyone Guide to Opemputer and wants to learn more. No prior computer, experience is requie Who uses some previous basic cxperience with a computer is helpful. The hands on prose, althou b ok use a variety of operating systems. You can learn the concepts if you hare In fess to one or a combination of the operating systems presented. The more operating she acce that are available to you, the better the opportunity to compare their features. For he most part, the projects can be performed in a classroom, computer lab, or at home.What's New to this EditionGuide to Operating Systems, Fifth Edition is extensively updated to include the most curent operating systems and operating system features. This includes all. new coverage of Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Fedora Linux with the GNOME desktop, and Mac OS X El Capitan. Coverage of legacy operating systems is greatly reduced to provide mainlyan historical perspective.The book also includes extensive updates for new hardware and new operating system installation and management activities. New hardware coverage includes the latest CPUs and peripheral devices. The interaction of operating systems and new storage devices is also significantly updated, as well as new networking capabilities, including wireless networking advances and cloud computing. An entire chapter has been added for operating system virtualization, including VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VirtualBox.Screen captures, figures, and tables are virtually all new. The hands-on projects are fully updated or are all new for the new operating systems. A new end-of-chapter section called Challenge Labs gives readers one or more hands-on activities that require research and synthesis of information already learned.Chapter DescriptionsThe chapter coverage is balanced to give you a full range of information about each topic.The following is a summary of what you will learn in each chapter. Besides the instruction provided throughout the chapter text, you can build on your knowledge and review your progress using the extensive hands-on projects, challenge labs, case projects, key terms, and review questions at the end of each chapter.Chapter 1: Operating Systems Fundamentals gives you a basic introduction to operating systems, including the types of operating systems and how they work. You also lern about the history of operating systems.