Introduction to Operating Systems Paper

Prepare a 350-to 700-word paper that addresses the following:

• Provide a brief history of three different operating systems.
• Explain factors that would lead to upgrading operating systems.
• Choose three main components of an operating system, and explain
  their functions in comparison to other software.
• Describe the differences between Windows operating system
  versions.
• Describe your experience with operating systems.
  Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
  Submit your paper.

Learning Team:

Overview of Operating Systems and Installation of Windows Operating
System Handbook Sections includes:

Word Count Option #1: 4,307 words!

Word Count Option #2: 425 words!
Overview of Operating System and Installation of Windows Operating System portions of the handbook. Include the following sections:
• Components and functions of operating systems
• Different versions of Windows operating systems
• The procedure to install Windows operating systems
• Methods of supporting operating systems
• Possible concerns when installing and maintaining operating systems

Troubleshooting Installations Paper

Windows XP Solution:

Ben's solution - Word count: 628 words!

Craig's solution - Word count: 769 words!

Windows 7 Solution:

Ben's solution - Word count: 637 words!

Craig's solution - Word count: 793 words!

Prepare a 350-to 700-word paper that addresses the following:

As a personal computer (PC) support technician for a small company, it is your job to support the PCs and their users.

Ben, a coworker, comes to you with a computer problem. For some reason, Windows XP is not booting correctly on his computer, and Ben is worried, because he has important data files in several locations on the hard drive.

• He does not know which files are located in what folders. In addition to his concern of losing these files, Ben is worried about losing his saved e-mail addresses, e-mails, and Internet Explorer links.
• You try everything you know to recover Ben’s computer, but it is no use. Ben’s operating system is corrupted beyond repair.
• Prepare a list of steps you would take to fix this problem, including steps involved with reinstalling Windows XP and recovering the data Ben needs.

A friend of yours, Craig, recently upgraded his Windows 2000 desktop computer to Windows XP. Following the installation, Craig attempted to connect to the Internet using his dial-up modem, but he has been unsuccessful.

• He tells you that it seems as if the modem refuses to work, and he asks you for help. He shares with you that the modem came in the original PC and is a 56K modem by Messenger Computer Company.

Plan your troubleshooting approach by completing the following:

• Create a list of questions you would need to ask Craig to correctly diagnose the problem.
• What do you believe is the source of Craig’s problem? Provide details to support your answer.
• Describe the steps you would take to solve this problem if you were sitting at Craig’s computer.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your paper.

Learning Team: (Tutorial includes Week 2 & Week 3 Handout Sections)

Overview of Operating Systems and Installation of Windows Operating
System Handbook Sections includes:

Word Count - Option #1

Word Count - Option #2

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issues of Operating Systems portion of the handbook. Include the following sections:

Discuss the following: Some professionals recommend periodically cleaning up the hard drive. How important do you feel it is to provide preventive maintenance? Should you skip such maintenance? What are the consequences of doing so?

Network Worksheet

Complete the Network Worksheet located on the student website.
Submit your assignment.

Network Worksheet

Activity One: Wired Versus Wireless Networking

Activity Two: Written Assignment

Learning Team:

System Handbook Sections includes:

Includes Option #1

Includes Option #2

CIS/292 Week 5

Company Training Handbook

Includes Final Project - Option #1

Includes Final Project - Option #2

Both Options included plus images, table of contents, and A+ content, instructions, and work!

Prepare a 350-to 700-word paper that based on the collaborative team discussions in Weeks Two through Five. In your handbook address the following:

Your company, Datamax Inc., which is in the process of creating an internal computer support department, has asked your team to develop a department handbook. This handbook will outline the importance of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting operating systems. The handbook will be used to train future information technology support staff in the proper way to maintain the company's computer software, according to your department's rules, regulations, policies, and timelines.

You have been asked to create a name for the department and a title for the handbook. Your company has asked for the following sections to be included:

• Overview of Operating Systems
  • Components and functions of operating system
  • Different versions of Windows operating systems
  • Installation of Windows Operating System
  • Procedure to install Windows 7 and 8 operating systems
  • Methods of supporting operating systems
  • Possible concerns when installing and maintaining operating
    systems
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issues for Operating Systems
  • Troubleshooting techniques for operating-system-related problem
  • Maintenance issues for operating systems
  • Upgrading an operating system compared to a clean installation
• Networking in Operating Systems
  • Configuring Windows
  • Windows administrative tools
  • Common network problems
  • Preventative solutions for these problems
• Security Issues of Operating Systems
  • Benefits of standardizing computer security practices
  • Key elements that should be included in these practices
  • Common security problems
  • Preventative solutions for these problems

Include software, hardware, and required user practices.

Use the textbooks and the University Library to gather research on the topics in each section of the handbook.
Format your handbook consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your paper.