P1043 - OS/2 Version 2 Facilities and Installation

This course introduces technical personnel to OS/2 Version 2 Standard Edition and Extended Services/2. This course gives you an in-depth view of the facilities and functions required to install and configure the Standard Edition and an overview of the Extended Services components { the Database Manager, the Query Manager, and the Communications Manager.

COURSE LENGTH
3 days

COURSE FORMAT
This is a hands-on course.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Programmers and application developers as a prerequisite for Introduction to OS/2 Version 2 Programming (P1044). Technical people who are responsible for installing OS/2 and to assist users in their installation and use of OS/2.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
 * Use the OS/2 Workplace Shell graphical user interface to:
 * Move and resize windows
 * Control currently running tasks with the Window List
 * Create and manipulate folder, data, program and device objects
 * Launch application programs
 * Personalize your desktop
 * Change object settings
 * Access online information
 * Install a printer driver
 * Use the OS/2 System Editor or the Enhanced Editor to modify OS/2 system files
 * Understand what system security and problem determination tools are available
 * Use and install the OS/2 operating system incorporating the Boot Manager and Dual Boot capability to run DOS programs
 * Understand the use and contents of the OS/2 system configuration file (CONFIG.SYS)
 * Run DOS and Windows programs using the MVDM feature
 * Write and execute a simple REXX program
 * Create and use an HPFS disk partition
 * Create and use a basic configuration diskette for installing Extended Services
 * Understand the basics of Database Manager, Query Manager, and Communications Manager
 * Use the Query Manager to access information in a database

PREREQUISITES
Before taking this course, the student must understand the basics of personal computers and DOS. These skills can be developed by taking Introduction to DOS for OS/2 (P1042) or by having equivalent job experience.