Fundamental concepts of operating systems for both Windows and Linux. How files and directories are organized, managed, and manipulated.
How to manage user accounts and permissions, giving or restricting access as needed.
Package and software management: install, update, or remove applications; manage drivers; handle system updates and dependencies.
Filesystem and disk management: understand partitioning, formatting, mounting/unmounting, and disk-usage monitoring.
Process and resource management: view, start, and terminate processes; troubleshoot performance issues.
System administration basics, including remote access, virtualization support, system logs, and OS deployment useful for real-world IT support and operations.
The course is structured into 6 modules, progressively covering all aspects from basics to practical OS administration tasks.
Navigating the System:
Introduction to Windows and Linux OS, file and
directory operations via GUI, command line, or shell.
Users and Permissions:
Creating/removing users, managing groups, and
configuring permissions for files and folders in both OS environments.
Package and Software Management:
Installing, updating, or removing
software, managing drivers, and understanding package dependencies and archives.
Filesystems:
Dive into filesystem types, disk partitioning, formatting,
mounting/unmounting drives, and filesystem maintenance.
Process Management:
Learn to monitor, start, stop system processes;
troubleshoot resource usage issues across the OS.
Operating Systems in Practice:
Practical tasks such as remote system
access, virtualisation, system logs, deployment tasks, and real-world OS maintenance scenarios.
Operating systems are the foundation of IT. Mastering them equips you with the most in-demand IT skills in Canada for IT support and system administration roles.