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MindTap for Tomsho's Guide to Operating Systems, 2 terms Instant Access, 6th Edition

Greg Tomsho

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MindTap for Tomsho's Guide to Operating Systems, 2 terms Instant Access 6th Edition by Greg Tomsho
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MindTap for GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 6th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap.

MindTap gives you full ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the ebook.

Assign live, gradable interactive virtual machine labs and let your students explore and practice different solutions in a safe, sandbox environment using real Cisco hardware and virtualized operating systems.

Use the Networking for Life activities to help build student interest in the networking field as well as lifelong learning habits. Each module includes a Reflection discussion prompt that encourages introspection and open sharing among classmates.

Pre- and post-course assessment quizzes help students understand what prior knowledge they bring into the course and enable them to measure their progress throughout so they can identify skills where they may need additional practice.

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Greg Tomsho

Greg Tomsho is director of the computer networking/cybersecurity department and Cisco Academy at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. He has earned the CCNA, MCTS, MCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, Server+ and Linux+ certifications. A former software engineer, technical support manager and IT director, he has more than 30 years of computer and networking experience. He is the author of numerous other leading books, including GUIDE TO NETWORKING ESSENTIALS; MCSA GUIDE TO INSTALLATION, STORAGE, AND COMPUTE WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016; MCSA GUIDE TO NETWORKING WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016; MCSA GUIDE TO IDENTITY WITH WINDOWS SERVER 2016; MCSA GUIDE TO INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2; MCSA GUIDE TO ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2; MCSA GUIDE TO CONFIGURING ADVANCED MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2012/R2 SERVICES; MCTS GUIDE TO WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ACTIVE DIRECTORY CONFIGURATION; MCTS GUIDE TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2008 APPLICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE CONFIGURATION; GUIDE TO NETWORK SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING; and A+ COURSEPREP EXAMGUIDE.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It's the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
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Table of Contents

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1. Operating System Fundamentals.
2. Modern Client and Server Operating Systems.
3. The Central Processing Unit (CPU).
4. File Systems.
5. Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems.
6. Devices and Device Drivers.
7. Installing and Configuring Storage.
8. Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals.
9. Network Configuration.
10. Account and Resource Management.
11. Securing and Maintaining an Operating System.
Appendix A: Operating System Command-Line Commands.
Glossary.
Index.

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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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MindTap for Tomsho's Guide to Operating Systems, 1 term Instant Access

ISBN: 9780357433898
MindTap for GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS, 6th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap gives you full ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the ebook. Use the Networking for Life activities to help build student interest in the networking field as well as lifelong learning habits. Each module includes a Reflection discussion prompt that encourages introspection and open sharing among classmates. Pre- and post-course assessment quizzes help students understand what prior knowledge they bring into the course and enable them to measure their progress throughout so they can identify skills where they may need additional practice.