A+ Certification: Operating Systems is the course you should take if your job responsibilities include the support of computers running the Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. This course, along with the A+ Certification: Hardware course, prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Operating Systems certification exam. In this course, you'll build on your skills with using a Windows-based operating system to learn the specific skills you need to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you know how to complete the following tasks: Start up and shut down the computer.Log on to a computer or computer network. Run applications. Move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Browse and search for information on the Internet. Send and receive email. Basic knowledge of computing concepts, including: The difference between hardware and software. The functions of software components such as the operating system, applications, and file system. The function of a computer network. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking any of the following Element K courses:

• Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98

• Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 2000

• Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows XP

• In addition, Hard Disk Management for DOS 6.22 is a required prerequisite for this course.

Although it is not a requirement, it is strongly recommended that you take A+ Certification: Core Hardware prior to taking this course. It is also strongly recommended that you have a minimum of six months experience working with computers.

Performance Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• List Windows and command-line tools.
• Manage applications.
• Install network components.
• Implement local security in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
• Manage file and print resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
• Manage file and print resources in Windows 9x.
• Manage disk resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
• Manage disk resources in Windows 9x.
• Connect to Internet and intranet resources.
• Implement virus protection.
• Prepare for disaster recovery.
• Recover from disaster.
• Install client operating systems.
• Automate client operating system installations

Course Content:

·          Windows Tools

·          Managing Applications

·          Installing Network Components

·          Implementing Local Security in Windows 2000/NT/XP

·          Managing File and Print Resources in Windows 9x

·          Managing Disk Resources in Windows 9x

·          Connecting to Internet and Intranet Resources

·          Implementing Virus Protection

·          Preparing for Disaster Recovery

·          Recovering from Disaster

·          Installing Client Operating Systems

·          Automating Client Operating System Installations