Foundations of Operating Systems
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
Foundations of Operating Systems allows students to explore the characteristics and features of a variety of computer operating systems. It focuses on techniques used to install and monitor operating systems; manage access, hardware, and applications; configure networks, security, and storage; and maintain, update, and recover devices.
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Credentials this program stacks toward
- Program Pathway to Information TechnologyFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Foundations of Operating Systems allows students to explore the characteristics and features of a variety of computer operating systems. It focuses on techniques used to install and monitor operating systems; manage access, hardware, and applications; configure networks, security, and storage; and maintain, update, and recover devices. The course presents skills in desktop support including establishing access for users and groups, managing hardware, and working within an enterprise environment to establish and maintain a robust computer network. Additional topics include how to configure local and remote network connectivity and storage, data security, device security, and network security. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Information Technology cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA and/or TSA.
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