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==Description==
==Description==
This course teaches you how to install, customize, and support the OS/2* 2.1 operating system. You will learn how to plan OS/2 installation, addressing issues such as hard disk management, memory management, and application support. You will also learn how to customize system control files and application settings, and how to install and support printers. This course uses hands-on practice sessions and case studies.
This course teaches you how to install, customize, and support the OS/2 2.1 operating system. You will learn how to plan OS/2 installation, addressing issues such as hard disk management, memory management, and application support. You will also learn how to customize system control files and application settings, and how to install and support printers. This course uses hands-on practice sessions and case studies.
 
==Type==
==Type==
Hands-on lab.
Hands-on lab.
==Duration==
==Duration==
* 3 Days
* 3 Days
==Language==
==Language==
* English (P1071), French (P1071F)
* English (P1071), French (P1071F)
==Who Should Take This Course==
==Who Should Take This Course==
This course is intended primarily for people such as help desk personnel or technical workgroup leaders who will be supporting other users. Activities performed include installing code and answering questions on using OS/2. This course is also appropriate for OS/2 users who do not have access to other support personnel and who need to be self-supporting.
This course is intended primarily for people such as help desk personnel or technical workgroup leaders who will be supporting other users. Activities performed include installing code and answering questions on using OS/2. This course is also appropriate for OS/2 users who do not have access to other support personnel and who need to be self-supporting.
==What You Are Taught==
==What You Are Taught==
After completing this course, you should be able to:
After completing this course, you should be able to:
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* Configure and customize application settings.
* Configure and customize application settings.
* Answer questions about the installation and operation of OS/2 2.1.
* Answer questions about the installation and operation of OS/2 2.1.
==Prerequisites==
==Prerequisites==
Before taking this course, you should have a working knowledge
Before taking this course, you should have a working knowledge
of DOS and the OS/2 Workplace Shell. You should be able to:
of DOS and the OS/2 Workplace Shell. You should be able to:
Use basic DOS commands.
* Use basic DOS commands.
Describe and modify system files such as CONFIG.SYS.
* Describe and modify system files such as CONFIG.SYS.
Manipulate the FAT file system.
* Manipulate the FAT file system.
Describe the purposes of DOS memory extenders.
* Describe the purposes of DOS memory extenders.
Use and operate the OS/2 Workplace shell.
* Use and operate the OS/2 Workplace shell.
:Workplace Shell skills are taught in "Using`and Customizing OS/2 2.1 " (P1070).
Workplace Shell skills are taught in "Using`and Customizing OS/2 2.1 " (P1070).
 
==Course Materials==
==Course Materials==
==Download==
* [https://archive.org/download/P1071/P1071%20-%20Installing%20and%20Supporting%20OS2%202.1%20-%201st%20Edition.pdf Student Notebook - First Edition (July 1993)]
* [https://archive.org/download/P1071/P1071%20-%20Installing%20and%20Supporting%20OS2%202.1%20-%201st%20Edition.pdf Student Notebook - First Edition (July 1993)]
* [https://archive.org/download/P1071/P1071%20-%20Installing%20and%20Supporting%20OS2%202.1%20-%20April%201994.pdf Student Notes - Third Edition (April 1994)]
* [https://archive.org/download/P1071/P1071%20-%20Installing%20and%20Supporting%20OS2%202.1%20-%20April%201994.pdf Student Notes - Third Edition (April 1994)]


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Latest revision as of 23:51, 20 September 2021

Description

This course teaches you how to install, customize, and support the OS/2 2.1 operating system. You will learn how to plan OS/2 installation, addressing issues such as hard disk management, memory management, and application support. You will also learn how to customize system control files and application settings, and how to install and support printers. This course uses hands-on practice sessions and case studies.

Type

Hands-on lab.

Duration

  • 3 Days

Language

  • English (P1071), French (P1071F)

Who Should Take This Course

This course is intended primarily for people such as help desk personnel or technical workgroup leaders who will be supporting other users. Activities performed include installing code and answering questions on using OS/2. This course is also appropriate for OS/2 users who do not have access to other support personnel and who need to be self-supporting.

What You Are Taught

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Given a customer requirement, plan an os/2 installation, recommending the appropriate hardware configuration and

installation methods.

  • Install OS/2, customizing system files to meet customer needs.
  • Configure and customize application settings.
  • Answer questions about the installation and operation of OS/2 2.1.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have a working knowledge of DOS and the OS/2 Workplace Shell. You should be able to:

  • Use basic DOS commands.
  • Describe and modify system files such as CONFIG.SYS.
  • Manipulate the FAT file system.
  • Describe the purposes of DOS memory extenders.
  • Use and operate the OS/2 Workplace shell.

Workplace Shell skills are taught in "Using`and Customizing OS/2 2.1 " (P1070).

Course Materials