MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

CIS122AG   19992-20086

Windows 98 - Level II

1.

Identify the enhanced features of Windows '98. (I)

2.

Summarize procedures for installing Windows '98 from various operating systems. (II)

3.

Demonstrate ability to install Windows '98 from various operating systems. (II)

4.

Explain how to manage hard disks in Windows '98. (III)

5.

Identify the user interface enhancements in Windows '98. (IV)

6.

Configure a Windows '98 desktop. (IV)

7.

Use various Windows '98 system maintenance and troubleshooting tools to correct problems. (V)

8.

Identify various communications and networking features and enhancements of Windows '98. (VI)

9.

Describe the Distribute File System (DFS). (VI)

10.

Identify and describe features of the Win32 Driver Model. (VII)

11.

Describe OnNow Power Management. (VIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

CIS122AG   19992-20086

Windows 98 - Level II

I. Windows 98 Operating System

A. Enhanced Features

1. Improved Setup

2. Improved File System Support

3. Support for New Hardware Standards

4. Enhanced User Interface

5. Improved Reliability

6. Reduced Total Cost of Ownership

7. Improved Communications and Networking Support

B. Client Operating System

II. Installation

A. Preparation

B. Installing from Windows '95

C. Installing from MS-DOS and Windows 3.1

D. Automating Set-up

E. Set-up Support Issues

F. Best Practices

III. Managing Hard Disks

A. Maintenance

B. Choosing a File System

C. Enabling and Converting a FAT 32

IV. Desktop Configuration

A. User Interface Enhancements

B. Web Integration

C. Active Desktop

V. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A. Viewing System Information

B. Automating Maintenance Tasks

C. Updating Windows '98

D. Examining System Files

E. System Back-up Configuration

F. Troubleshooting Applications

1. Dr. Watson

2. Automatic Skip Driver Agent

3. Version Conflict Manager

G. Boot Process

H. Using Web-based Troubleshooting Tools

VI. Communications and Networking

A. Network Driver Interface Specification 5.0

B. Windows Sockets 2.0

C. Managing '98 on a Network

D. Distributed File System (DFS)

E. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

F. PPP Multilink Protocol

G. Point-to-Point Tunneling (PPTP) and Virtual Private Networks

H. Infrared Devices

VII. 98 Hardware Support

A. Win32 Driver Model

B. OnNow Power Management

C. Universal Serial Bus Devices

D. IEEE1394 Serial Bus Devices

E. Multiple Display