CENT 130 - Introduction to Microcomputer Operating Systems

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: ICS 100 or ICS 101

This course introduces features of microcomputer operating systems, providing students with a solid background in installation, configuration, and management of operating systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of CENT 130, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and function of an operating system.
  • Install and configure an operating system.
  • Install and configure the networking components of an operating system.
  • Secure an operating system.
  • Configure users and user profiles.
  • Configure sharing and permissions.
  • Install and configure printer services.
  • Backup an operating system.
  • Restore an operating system.
  • Describe the boot process.
  • Troubleshoot the boot process.
  • Manage data storage.
  • Administer and monitor the computer locally.
  • Administer and monitor the computer remotely.