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.