CheckPoint: Operating Systems

Assignment: Introduction to Operating Systems

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CheckPoint: Installing Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Toolwire® Lab and Response

Discussion Questions

Participation

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CheckPoint: Monitoring Resources and Performance in Microsoft® Windows® 7 Toolwire® Lab and Response

Assignment: Troubleshooting Installation

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CheckPoint: Installing and Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 7 Device Drivers Toolwire® Lab and Response

Discussion Questions

Participation

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CheckPoint: Troubleshooting Techniques

Assignment: Installation of Operating Systems

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CheckPoint: Networking in Operating Systems

Discussion Questions

Participation

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Activity:  Peer Review

Assignment: Personal Computers on the Internet

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CheckPoint: Identifying Threats to Network Security Toolwire® Lab and Response

Discussion Questions

Participation

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Capstone CheckPoint: Upgrade Letter

Final Project: Training Tip Guide

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1.2  Compare operating systems to other software.

1.3  Describe how operating systems have changed.

Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.

Writing Style Handbook Access

1.      Log on to the student website.

2.      Click Library.

3.      Click Center for Writing Excellence.

4.      Select Tutorials & Guides.

5.      Click Associate Level Writing Style Handbook under Writing & Style Guidelines.

Week One Work on Final Project

Operating Systems

Complete Appendix B by providing information about three components of an operating system and their functions.

Post your response as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

Introduction to Operating Systems

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

·         Provide a brief history of three operating systems.

·         Explain factors that might lead a person to upgrade an operating system.

·         Describe differences among versions of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.

·         Describe your personal experience with operating systems.

Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.

2.1  Describe how to install Windows® operating systems.

2.2  Identify areas of concern when installing operating systems.

Week Two Work on Final Project

Installing Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Toolwire® Lab and Response

Log on to the student website.

1.     Click the link for the Week Two Toolwire® lab.

2.     A new window with a description of the lab appears. Scroll to the bottom of the page.

3.     Click Lab Access to begin the lab.

Complete Toolwire® Lab: Installing Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional as indicated.

Take screenshots of at least three images that illustrate various stages of the lab. One of the screenshots must be the final screen of the lab.

1.     Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2.     Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3.     Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

Write a ½- to 1-page response describing your experience in the lab. Summarize what you have learned while completing the lab and whether you had any difficulties with certain parts of the lab.

Post the screenshots and your response as Microsoft® Word document attachments.

3.1  Identify areas of concern when maintaining operating systems.

3.2  Explain how operating systems are supported.

Week Three Work on Final Project

Monitoring Resources and Performance in Microsoft® Windows® 7 Toolwire® Lab and Response

Log on to the student website.

1.     Click the link for the Week Three Toolwire® lab.

2.     A new window with a description of the lab appears. Scroll to the bottom of the page.

3.     Click Lab Access to begin the lab.

Complete Toolwire® Lab: Monitoring Resources and Performance in Microsoft® Windows® 7 as indicated.

Take screenshots of at least three images that illustrate various stages of the lab. One of the screenshots must be the final screen of the lab.

1.     Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2.     Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3.     Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

Write a ½- to 1-page response describing your experience in the lab. Summarize what you have learned while completing the lab and whether you had any difficulties with certain parts of the lab.

Post the screenshots and your response as Microsoft® Word document attachments.

Troubleshooting Installation

Read Scenario One in Appendix C and complete the following:

·         Prepare a list of steps you would take to fix the problem in Scenario One.

·         Include steps involved in reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® 7 and recovering the data that Ben needs.

Read Scenario Two in Appendix C and complete the following to formulate your troubleshooting strategy:

·         Create a list of questions you must ask Craig to correctly diagnose the problem in Scenario Two.

·         Provide details to support your answer to the following question: What is the source of Craig’s problem?

·         Describe steps you would take to solve this problem if you were sitting at Craig’s computer.

4.1  Describe how to install a Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.

4.2  Identify areas of concern when installing and maintaining Microsoft® Windows® 7.

4.3  Explain how Microsoft® Windows® 7 is supported.

Week Four Work on Final Project

Final Project Feedback, Part I

Submit your Weeks One, Two, and Three final project work to your instructor for feedback.

Installing and Configuring Microsoft® Windows®  7 Device Drivers Toolwire® Lab and Response

Log on to the student website.

1.     Click the link for the Week Four Toolwire® lab.

2.     A new window with a description of the lab appears.

3.     Scroll to the bottom of the page.

4.     Click Lab Access to begin the lab.

Complete Toolwire® Lab: Installing and Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 7 Device Drivers as indicated.

Take screenshots of at least three images that illustrate various stages of the lab. One of the screenshots must be the final screen of the lab.

1.     Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2.     Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3.     Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

Write a ½- to 1-page response describing your experience in the lab. Summarize what you have learned while completing the lab and whether you had any difficulties with certain parts of the lab.

Post the screenshots and your response as Microsoft® Word document attachments.

5.1  Describe troubleshooting techniques for operating system–related problems.

5.2  Compare the process of upgrading an operating system to performing an original installation.

Week Five Work on Final Project

Troubleshooting Techniques

Write your response to the following: Based on Ch. 15 & 16 of A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, prepare a 10-item list of troubleshooting techniques you must complete to speed up a slow Microsoft® Windows® 7 startup.

Post your response as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

Installation of Operating Systems

Complete Appendix D:

·         Activity One: Compare an upgrade of an operating system to a clean installation.

·         Activity Two: Provide scenarios explaining when each task must be performed.

Post Appendix D as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

6.1  Explain how networking functions in operating systems.

6.2  Describe steps to enable networking on a workstation.

6.3  Explain potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to a network.

Week Six Work on Final Project

Networking in Operating Systems

Write a 1-page paper in which you address the following points:

·         How networking functions in an operating system

·         The necessary steps to enable networking on a workstation

·         Potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to a network

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Post your paper as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

7.1  Differentiate between Internet and network connections.

7.2  Describe steps to connect a workstation to the Internet.

7.3  Explain potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to the Internet.

Week Seven Work on Final Project

Final Project Feedback, Part II

Submit your Weeks Four, Five, and Six final project work to your instructor for feedback.

Peer Review

Read your instructor’s thread titled Peer Review Assignment and Confirmation in the Main forum.

Submit, via an e-mail to the peer partner assigned by your instructor for this assignment, a summary of what you have completed for your final project thus far.

Reply to the Main forum thread with a brief message telling your instructor that you read the message and have submitted your final project to your peer partner.

Complete Appendix E using your partner’s final project.

Submit Appendix E to your peer partner.

Reply to the Main forum thread again with a brief message telling your instructor that you have completed and returned your review.

Review your peer partner’s feedback on your project.

Personal Computers on the Internet

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you address the following points:

·         The differences between Internet and network connections.

·         Steps to connect a workstation to the Internet

·         Potential problems and solutions when connecting an operating system to the Internet

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Post your response as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

8.1  Describe security features of Windows® operating systems.

8.2  Describe steps to secure modern operating systems.

Week Eight Work on Final Project

Identifying Threats to Network Security Toolwire® Lab and Response

Log on to the student website.

1.     Click the link for the Week Eight Toolwire® lab.

2.     A new window with a description of the lab appears. Scroll to the bottom of the page.

3.     Click Lab Access to begin the lab.

Complete Toolwire® Lab: Identifying Threats to Network Security as indicated.

Take screenshots of at least three images that illustrate various stages of the lab. One of the screenshots must be the final screen of the lab.

1.     Press Alt + Print Screen on your computer keyboard to create a screenshot.

2.     Open a blank Microsoft® Word document.

3.     Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste the screenshot into the document.

Write a ½- to 1-page response describing your experience in the lab. Summarize what you have learned while completing the lab and whether you had any difficulties with certain parts of the lab.

Post the screenshots and your response as Microsoft® Word document attachments.

9.1  Describe features of legacy Windows® operating systems.

9.2  Explain potential issues involved with supporting legacy Windows® operating systems.

9.3  Describe how older applications may be supported by current operating systems.

9.4  Develop a training guide for operating system support.

Upgrade Letter

Respond to the Capstone CheckPoint: Write a 1-page letter by following the instructions in Appendix F.

Post your letter as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.

Training Tip Guide

Review the scenario in Appendix A.

Compile a 6- to 7-page training tip guide for Datamax Inc. by following the instructions in Appendix A.

Post your final project as a Microsoft® Word document attachment.