Survey of Operating Systems, 7th Edition
- Length: 480 pages
- Edition: 7
- Language: English
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: 2022-01-31
- ISBN-10: 1264136811
- ISBN-13: 9781264136810
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
McGraw-Hill Education is proud to introduce the seventh edition of Jane and Charles Holcombe’s Survey of Operating Systems. This title provides an introduction to the most widely used desktop operating systems (including Windows, Apple OS X, and Linux) using numerous illustrations and hands-on activities to build a foundation for success in the IT field, empowering students to adapt to different job situations and troubleshoot problems. The new edition features updated information on mobile operating systems, as well as chapters on subjects peripheral to operating systems, such as File Management in the Cloud – previously only offered as online content.
Cover Title Page Copyright Page About the Author About the Contributors Acknowledgments About This Book New to Survey of Operating Systems, Seventh Edition Contents Introduction 1 Introduction to Operating Systems Overview of Operating Systems Operating Systems Defined Computer Hardware Basics Functions of Microcomputer Operating Systems Yesterday’s Operating Systems UNIX—The Operating System for All Platforms The Evolution of Desktop Operating Systems Today’s Desktop Operating Systems Windows 10 Windows 11 Apple macOS Linux Chrome OS Today’s Mobile Operating Systems Cloud Computing Mobile Devices Connectivity Mobile Operating System Features Chapter 1 REVIEW 2 Computer and User Security Basics Threats to Computers and Users Malicious Tools and Methods Accidents, Mistakes, and Disasters Keeping Track of New Threats The People Behind the Threats Defense Against Threats Education Paranoia 101: Don’t Be a Victim Security Policies Firewalls Security Software Authentication and Authorization Passwords Security Account Basics Best Practices When Assigning Permissions Encryption Data Wiping Physical Security Security for Mobile Computing Troubleshooting Common Security Problems Troubleshooting Log-On Problems Using the Administrator Account in Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a Suspected Malware Attack Chapter 2 Review 3 Desktop Virtualization Virtualization Overview Virtualization Is Everywhere Your (Great?) Grandparent’s Virtual Machines Today’s Virtual Desktops Enabling and Configuring Windows Hyper-V Enabling Hyper-V in Windows 10 Connecting a Virtual Machine to a Network Using Hyper-V Quick Create Removing Hyper-V Virtual Machines in Oracle VirtualBox Chapter 3 Review 4 Windows 10 Installing Windows 10 Windows 10 Editions System Requirements Upgrading to Windows 10 Preparing to Install Windows 10 Installing Postinstallation Tasks Get Acquainted with the GUI Install and Troubleshoot Drivers Personalize Windows 10 Configure Windows Update Remove Unwanted Software from a Factory Installation Migrate or Restore Data Back Up Data and the System Working with Windows 10 Features The Windows 10 GUI Modes Getting Started with Cortana Using Apps in Windows 10 Securing Windows 10 Windows 10 S Mode Windows Hello Microsoft Passport Windows Security Windows Firewall Chapter 4 Review 5 Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows Managing Local Accounts Local User Accounts Local User Groups and Special Accounts Managing Local Data Files File Management and the User Interface The Windows Default File Hierarchy The FAT File Systems File Systems for Optical Discs The Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) Understanding the Registry The Definition and Purpose of the Registry Automatic Registry Changes Registry Files The Temporary Portion of the Registry Viewing and Editing the Registry Backing Up the Registry Windows User and Power Options User Options Power Options Windows 10 Boot Process Modifying System Startup Managing Devices Using Windows Troubleshooting and Recovery Tools For Startup Failures: The Windows Recovery Environment Troubleshooting with Modified Startups Removing a Windows Update or Version versus Resetting Chapter 5 Review 6 Apple macOS on the Desktop Installing and Upgrading macOS Plan Ahead The Installation Postinstallation Tasks Navigating and Customizing the macOS Desktop Menu Bar, Dock, and Other Desktop Features Changing Settings in macOS Launching and Switching between Apps with the Dock Using the Heads-Up Program Switcher View and Manage All Programs in Launchpad Declutter the Desktop with Mission Control Full Screen and Split View Notification Center Control Center Printing in macOS Siri AirPlay versus AirDrop File Management Navigating in Finder Managing Files and Folders Managing Local Security in macOS Check Out the macOS Firewall Gatekeeper Kernel ASLR Digitally Signed and Sandboxed Apps FileVault Secure Virtual Memory Keychain Managing Local User Accounts Troubleshooting Common macOS Problems Where to Find Help When to Quit Forgotten Password Disappearing Sidebar Items Useful System Utilities Using Terminal in macOS Chapter 6 Review 7 Linux on the Desktop Linux Overview Why Learn Linux? The Evolution of Linux Linux Distributions Benefits of Linux Drawbacks of Linux Linux on Your Desktop Acquiring Linux for the Desktop Installing Linux or Using a Live Image Exploring a Linux GUI Deciding How to Log In to Ubuntu Linux The Ubuntu GNOME Desktop System Settings Modify the Desktop Ending a Linux Session from the GUI Linux Command-Line Interface The Terminal Window in Linux Using Linux Shell Commands Securing a Linux Desktop Keeping Linux Up-to-Date Managing Users File and Folder Permissions Chapter 7 Review 8 Chromebooks and Chrome OS Getting Started with Chrome OS First Power Up and Sign In First Look at the Chrome OS Desktop Options for Ending Your Chrome OS Session Getting Acquainted with Chrome OS and Google Features Finding the Chrome OS Version Number Personalizing the Desktop Printing in Chrome OS Installing Extensions and Apps Chrome Browser Extensions and Web Apps Android Apps on Chrome OS File Management in Chrome OS Getting Started with the Files App Working Offline in Chrome OS Configure Security and Troubleshoot Chrome OS Securing Your Google Account Securing Chrome OS Chapter 8 Review 9 Connecting Desktops and Laptops to Networks Configuring a Network Connection Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Providers Computer-to-Internet versus LAN-to-Internet Wired Connectivity Technologies Wireless Connectivity Technologies Using a Virtual Private Network Using Internet Clients Web Browsers Email Clients Sharing Files and Printers The Server Side of File and Printer Sharing The Client Side of File and Printer Sharing Troubleshooting Common Network Client Problems Built-In Network Diagnostics Testing IP Configurations and Connectivity Troubleshooting Connection Problems with tracert Troubleshooting DNS Errors Using ping, netstat, and nslookup Chapter 9 Review 10 Mobile Operating Systems: iOS and Android From Luggable to BYOD Mobile Computing Then and Now Mobile Devices and BYOD Hardware Features in Mobile Devices Configure Accounts for Mobile Devices Mobile Provider Accounts Accounts Tied to Mobile Operating Systems Configure Wireless Connections on Mobile Devices Connecting to Cellular Networks Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi Calling Connecting to Bluetooth Devices Connecting with Other Short-Range Wireless Methods Airplane Mode Email, Apps, Wallets, and Synchronization Configuring Email Mobile Apps Replacing Your Wallet with a Mobile Device Synchronization Securing Mobile Devices Patching and OS Updates Securing Lock Screens on Mobile Devices Location Settings Lost or Stolen Devices Chapter 10 Review 11 File Management in the Cloud Data Storage in the Public Cloud Data Storage before the Cloud Private Cloud versus Public Cloud Why Use Cloud Storage? The Operating System Connection Dropbox Free Dropbox Storage Working with Dropbox on a Desktop or Laptop Google Drive Getting Started with Free Google Drive Storage Upgrading Your Google Drive Account to Google One Chapter 11 Review Glossary Index
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