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Computer Software Fundamentals –
it282
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of personal computer operating systems for computer software configuration, file management, performance monitoring, optimization, maintenance, recovery, and security.
This undergraduate-level course is 9
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Legacy Operating Systems
- Develop a training guide for operating system support.
- Describe how older applications can be supported by current operating systems.
- Explain potential issues involved with supporting legacy Windows® operating systems.
- Describe features of legacy Windows® operating systems.
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Security of Operating Systems
- Describe steps to secure operating systems.
- Describe security features of Windows® operating systems.
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Personal Computers and the Internet
- Explain potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to the Internet.
- Describe steps to connect a workstation to the Internet.
- Differentiate between Internet and network connections.
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Networking Operating Systems
- Explain potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to a network.
- Describe steps to enable networking on a workstation.
- Explain how networking functions in operating systems.
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Troubleshooting and Upgrading Operating Systems
- Compare the process of upgrading an operating system to performing an original installation.
- Describe troubleshooting techniques for operating system-related problems.
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Microsoft® Windows® 7
- Explain how Microsoft® Windows® 7is supported.
- Identify areas of concern when installing and maintaining Microsoft® Windows® 7.
- Describe how to install a Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.
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Maintaining and Supporting Operating Systems
- Explain how operating systems are supported.
- Identify areas of concern when maintaining operating systems.
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Installing Operating Systems
- Identify areas of concern when installing operating systems.
- Describe how to install Windows® operating systems.
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Introducing Operating Systems
- Describe how operating systems have changed.
- Compare operating systems to other software.
- Identify components and functions of operating systems.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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