NET 123 Network Computer Operating Systems

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 4

Introduces network computer operating systems using the command line. Includes hands-on work with network computer operating systems in a structured lab environment.

Prerequisite: CIS 101 with a grade of C or better; or equivalent experience as determined by instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the purpose of network computer operating systems and how they interface with hardware.
Control the operation of a computer using a command-line interface.
Customize a computer’s operating system using script files.
Explain the different types of common operating systems, including a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages.

Content Outline

Computer Operating System History and Hardware Fundamentals
- Software history
- Hardware history
Network Computer Operating System History and Hardware Fundamentals
- Software history
- Hardware history
Types of Operating Systems
- Single-user, single tasking
- Multiuser, multitasking
- Real time
- ROM based operating systems
- Multiprocessor
Basic Utilities
- Executing programs
- Copying, deleting, and moving files
- External commands
- Batch files
File Operations
- Loading and saving
- Buffers and files
- Maintaining files
Input Output Operations
- ASCII, ANSI, and other standards
- Redirection
- Piping
- Macros
Fundamentals of the GUI Interface