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Oct 23, 2026
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CNET 1212 - Client Operating Systems
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course focuses on teaching configuration and administrative tasks performed on the client computer in a business environment. Hands-on activities in the laboratory closely parallel classroom discussion to give the student practical experience with the use and management of client operating systems. Topics include operating system installation and configuration, file systems, resource management, user management, and security. This course helps prepare students for select Microsoft Windows certification exams.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: General computer proficiency
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Identify hardware requirements.
- Explain the relationship between kernel architecture and software.
- Install and configure client operating systems.
- Explain the relationship between client and server OS.
- Manage file systems and storage.
- Install and configure protocol components.
- Demonstrate proficiency in printer installation.
- Configure applications.
- Install and configure new hardware.
- Configure file resource sharing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in registry configuration.
- Interpret performance monitoring information.
- Configure users, groups, profiles, and policies.
- Manage security and access controls.
- Setup internetworking with remote access.
- Configure fault tolerance options.
- Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Client operating system architecture
- Client operating system setup
- Client operating system configuration
- Client operating system network access
- Client operating system troubleshooting
Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam
Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Current Microsoft Windows certification exam or similar (e.g. TestOut).
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